229: What do asteroids smell like?

229: What do asteroids smell like?

December 1, 2025 · 7 min · Episode 229

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Dr. Christopher Snead answers a space question from a 5-year-old about the smell of asteroids.

A question from Sabine, age 5. Dr. Christopher Snead answers. For more on Dr. Snead's work, see Episode 184 of Spacepod. Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!

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