A giant Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, weighing 54 pounds, sold for an astonishing $5.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction, raising concerns about its future home and scientific accessibility.
A colossal Mars rock, known as NWA 16788, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York, with estimates between $2 million and $4 million. Discover what makes this extraterrestrial wonder so unique!
A colossal Martian meteorite, NWA-16788, weighing nearly 55 pounds, is hitting the auction block at Sotheby's with an estimated price of $4 million. Found in Niger, this rock's history and scientific value raise debates about its fate.
A groundbreaking discovery on Mars suggests that the planet may have been warmer and wetter than previously thought, with pale rocks indicating conditions that could support life. Scientists are excited about the implications for ancient extraterrestrial life and Mars' history.
In a shocking turn of events, SpaceX's Starship exploded shortly after launch in Texas, marking the second failure this year for Elon Musk's ambitious Mars rocket program. Eyewitnesses reported fiery debris falling into the Caribbean, prompting a FAA investigation and grounding of flights in the area.
