* Dust and Ice: Space is filled with tiny particles of dust and ice. These are common constituents of comets and asteroids.
* Meteors: These are smaller pieces of rock and dust that burn up in the atmosphere.
* Asteroids: These are larger rocky bodies that can cause significant damage if they hit a planet.
* Comets: These are icy bodies that can leave trails of dust and debris as they orbit the Sun.
So, while rocks are a frequent component of space debris, it's not the only thing that hits planets and moons.