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Extraterrestrial materials refers to any substances that originate from beyond Earth, such as meteorites, moon rocks, and samples returned from asteroids or other planets. These materials provide valuable insight into the composition and history of our solar system, and can help scientists learn more about the formation and evolution of our planet and other celestial bodies. Studying extraterrestrial materials can also shed light on the potential for life beyond Earth and the impact of asteroids and other objects on our planet.