34. Could a meteor support life? (A K2S Question)

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A meteor the size of a dust grain is too small to have any kind of life as we know it. There have been some larger meteorites that have contained chemicals similar to what life has, although this does not mean that they have actually had life on them. Large meteors, which could be considered as asteroids, could theoretically support life, provided life's other essentials are present as well.

Answer provided by Alan Hale, Ph.D. & Capt. USN (Ret.) William Readdy


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