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Auction of world's largest Mars meteorite sparks ownership debate

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13-08-2025 16:16 HKT
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A handler is reflected on a showcase as he organizes meteorite NWA 16788, the largest known piece of Mars on Earth, during the press preview of Sotheby’s Natural History auction in New York City, U.S., July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
A handler is reflected on a showcase as he organizes meteorite NWA 16788, the largest known piece of Mars on Earth, during the press preview of Sotheby’s Natural History auction in New York City, U.S., July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
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