Unexplained Martian rock impacts on Earth raise questions

Martian rocks that have bombarded Earth over thousands of years appear to be younger than expected, raising questions about the age of Mars as a whole. Scientists believe that the constant bombardment of the Martian surface by meteorites and asteroids is responsible for this age discrepancy. As younger rocks replace older ones that are ejected into space, the Martian rocks found on Earth appear younger. Understanding these processes is crucial for future manned missions to Mars and for gaining insights into the formation of planets in our solar system.