Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction

Details of the Rock

Measuring 17cm wide and 12cm tall, the rock is a piece of the collection of Mars meteorite NWA 7034, which crashed into the Sahara Desert in 2012. It is one of the largest Mars rocks ever found on Earth, and its sale has set a new record for the most expensive Martian rock ever sold at auction.

What's Next?

The successful bidder wishes to remain anonymous, but has loaned the rock to the Natural History Museum in London. Visitors can see the rock on display in the museum's Earth Collections gallery.

The Value of Space Rocks

The value of space rocks varies greatly, but they can fetch high prices at auction. The sale of this rock further demonstrates the growing interest in space exploration and the collection of space materials. As our technology and capabilities improve, we are able to uncover more about the history of these rocks and the potential they hold for teaching us about other planets.

Records are Made to Be Broken

While this sale has broken the record for the largest Martian rock sold at auction, who knows how long the record will stand? The interest and fascination with space exploration and the potential for new discoveries continually drives collectors to seek out these unique acquisitions.