The largest known Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, has been sold at auction for $5.3 million. The hefty chunk of the Red Planet, which weighs 54 pounds, could help unravel new secrets about Mars -- if it's allowed to be studied.
Largest known Martian meteorite on Earth sells for $5.3 million at auction
Live Science - 16 Jul 2025 19:02
The largest known Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, has been sold at auction for $5.3 million. The hefty chunk of the Red Planet, which weighs 54 pounds, could help unravel new secrets about Mars -- if it's allowed to be studied.
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