Jupiter formed early, influencing meteorites

Jupiter was born just 1.8 million years after the solar system's formation, according to new research. Scientists analyzed chondrules in meteorites, finding their characteristics align with a model of planet formation driven by water vapor explosions during planetesimal collisions. This rapid formation of Jupiter significantly influenced these events. The study suggests that the formation of other giant planets, like Saturn, also triggered chondrule production, offering insights into the evolution of our solar system and potentially others.