Record-Breaking Mars Meteorite Expected to Fetch Up to $4 Million at Auction
A massive Martian meteorite called NWA 16788, weighing 54 pounds and discovered in Niger, is expected to sell for up to $4 million at Sotheby’s auction, making it the largest known piece of Mars on Earth and a rare find among only about 400 Martian meteorites ever discovered. The meteorite's size, composition, and rarity make it a significant scientific and collectible item, sparking debate over its sale versus scientific study.