Largest known Martian meteorite on Earth sells for $5.3 million at auction
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 16:11
in Astronomy & Space
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.