A meteorite fragment, older than Earth, crashed into a Georgia home in June. Scientists from the University of Georgia determined the rock, originating from the asteroid belt, formed 4.56 billion years ago. The impact, while causing roof damage, posed no threat. Researchers emphasize the importance of studying such events for planetary defense, citing NASA's DART mission as an example of asteroid deflection technology.

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