Meteorite research is a scientific field that focuses on the study of meteorites, which are fragments of asteroids or other celestial bodies that have survived their journey through Earth's atmosphere and landed on the surface. Researchers in this field analyze the chemical composition, mineralogy, and isotopic signatures of meteorites to understand the formation and evolution of our solar system, as well as to study the processes that occur in space. Meteorite research also plays a crucial role in understanding the potential impact and danger of asteroids on Earth, and in advancing our knowledge of the origin of life on our planet.