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Its surface would lie even further from the asteroid belt, meaning all of us including planet Mars would be in the belly of the red beast.

A group of scientists, including researchers from the University of Tokyo, has found evidence that liquid water once moved through the asteroid that eventually gave rise to the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu.

"Understanding when and how often large asteroids have struck Earth also helps us assess the risk of future impacts, which is important for planetary defense."

Contrary to earlier assumptions that the asteroid came from the south, their analysis shows the SPA basin tapers toward the south, meaning the asteroid likely arrived from the north.

Every planet, moon, asteroid, comet and lifeform in our Solar System share a common origin.