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meteoroids
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a small celestial body that becomes visible as a meteor upon entrance into the atmosphere of the earth
- A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic object in outer space that is significantly smaller than an asteroid and larger than a micrometeoroid.
- Meteoroids often originate from comets or asteroids and can range in size from tiny particles to objects several meters in diameter.
- When a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere and vaporizes due to friction with the air, it creates a streak of light known as a meteor or shooting star.
- Most meteoroids burn up completely in the atmosphere, but larger ones may survive and reach the Earth's surface as meteorites.
- The study of meteoroids provides valuable insights into the composition and dynamics of our solar system, as well as the potential hazards they pose to spacecraft and Earth.
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