If any surviving bits of the object hit the ground, they are called meteorites.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/alt-right-pen-name/

Some scientists suspect that amino acids were transported to Earth by meteorites.

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2405371-key-molecule-for-life-may-have-formed-on-interstellar-ice/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home

The rock in Curiosity's image resembles previous meteorites found on Mars that have a dark, shiny look to them.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/science/space/goofy-mars-rock-spotted-by-nasa-rover-might-be-a-meteorite/

“These molecules were found on meteorites.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/the-cosmic-dust-discovered-on-cathedral-roof-holding-secre-291018/

Thousand of meteorites fall to the surface of Earth each year, but rarely do they ever fall inside people’s homes, which makes the latest incident a cosmic treat—especially knowing no one was hurt.

Source: https://gizmodo.com/possible-meteorite-crashes-through-roof-of-new-jersey-h-1850425697