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Rare 54-Pound Martian Meteorite Auctioned for Millions

7/8/2025

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A stunning piece of the cosmos, meteorite NWA 16788, the largest known fragment of Mars, is set to hit the auction block at Sotheby’s in London on July 16. Weighing 54 pounds and valued between $2-$4 million, this extraordinary find traveled 36 million miles from Niger, making it a coveted treasure among the mere 400 Martian meteorites in existence.

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A stunning piece of the cosmos, meteorite NWA 16788, the largest known fragment of Mars, is set to hit the auction block at Sotheby’s in London on July 16. Weighing 54 pounds and valued between $2-$4 million, this extraordinary find traveled 36 million miles from Niger, making it a coveted treasure among the mere 400 Martian meteorites in existence.