Meteoritics is the scientific study of meteorites, which are pieces of debris from asteroids, comets, or other celestial bodies that survive their passage through Earth's atmosphere and land on the surface. Meteorites can provide valuable information about the composition, age, and history of the early solar system, as well as insights into the formation and evolution of planets and other celestial bodies. Meteoritics involves the analysis of meteorite samples using various techniques, such as petrology, geochemistry, and isotopic dating, to better understand the origins and processes that shape our solar system. This field of research can also help scientists explore the potential hazards and opportunities presented by near-Earth objects and other extraterrestrial bodies.