🔥 World’s Biggest Mars Rock Sells for $5.3M—Is Private Ownership Blocking Science 🔥

Описание: 🔥 World’s Biggest Mars Rock Sells for $5.3M—Is Private Ownership Blocking Science? 🔥

A massive 54‑lb Martian meteorite—NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth—shocked the world by fetching $5.3 million at Sotheby’s. This record-setting sale not only breaks auction history but also raises serious concerns about the fate of rare extraterrestrial artifacts and scientific access.

🌌 The Jaw-Dropping Highlights:
Martian origin confirmed: Ejected ~5 million years ago during a massive asteroid impact, survived its 140-million-mile journey and fiery re-entry.

Scientific vs. collector risk: With only ~400 Martian meteorites on Earth, experts warn private ownership could lock away invaluable research materials.

Global auction event: A fierce 15-minute bidding war saw collectors competing, but the buyer remains anonymous—will it end up in a museum or private vault?

🎥 What You’ll Discover in This Video:
Close-up visuals of the meteorite’s reddish fusion-crust and unique texture.

Perspectives from experts like Sotheby’s Cassandra Hatton on its journey and scientific value.

Insights from paleontologists and planetary scientists stressing the need for public access.

💬 Let’s Discuss:
👇 Would you spend millions on a piece of Mars?
👇 Should precious extraterrestrial finds remain accessible to science?

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Sources:

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/16/sc...