Record-Breaking Martian Meteorite Sells for $5.3 Million at Sotheby’s
A Maine museum lost its claim to the largest Martian meteorite on Earth after a larger one was found in Niger and auctioned for $5.3 million. The museum's collection, once home to the largest Martian meteorite, now ranks second, but it still holds the world's largest collection of lunar meteorites. The story highlights the rarity and scientific value of Martian rocks, as well as the complex world of meteorite trading.