What are space rocks?

Space rocks are big pieces of stuff that float through space and sometimes come to Earth.

Imagine you're playing with building blocks, some are big, some are small, but they all started as part of a bigger tower. Space rocks are like those blocks, but instead of being in your room, they're far away in the sky.

Space rocks can be rocks, metal, or even a mix of both, just like how some toys are made of plastic and others are made of wood.

Sometimes, space rocks crash into Earth. When that happens, it's like when your block tower falls over, boom! You might feel the shake, and maybe there’s a loud noise.

Space rocks usually come from planets, moons, or even other space rocks that have bumped into each other.

Some of them are so old that they’re like the first toys ever made, they’ve been floating in space for billions of years!

So next time you see a rock, think about how it might be a piece of something much bigger and older than you are!