SpaceThere are many theories about how dynamics in the early solar system led to the cosmic neighbourhood we now inhabit, but beyond computer simulations, direct evidence to support them is hard to come by that's where meteorites come in 10 February 2025 What can extraterrestrial stones reveal?Shutterstock/Swill KlitchThe following is an extract from our monthly Launchpad newsletter, which explores the solar system and beyond. You can sign up for Launchpad for free here.There is no better place to start explaining what so fascinates me about meteorites than Winston Churchills fish pond. Churchill lived for many years at a grand old house called Chartwell, which happens to be close to my home. The property and its elegant grounds are now open to the public, so I often take my children there for a run around, and we always