Piece of the Moon for sale -Reuters
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One of the world’s largest lunar* meteorites* is up for sale.
The Moon rock, weighing more than 13.5kg, was probably chipped off the surface of the moon by a collision with an asteroid* or comet* and then showered down on the Sahara Desert.
US based auction company Christie’s plans to sell the rock after valuing it at about $3.82 million.
It is assumed to be the fifth largest piece of the Moon ever found on Earth.
“The experience of holding a piece of another world in your hands is something you never forget.”
MAPPING THE MOON
The first-ever geological* map of the Moon has been created – revealing the lunar surface in never-before-seen detail.
NASA will be able to use the colourful new map to plan future missions to the Moon. It was created using Apollo-era maps and the latest data from satellites.
The map was created by the United States Geological Survey, an agency of the US government NASA is planning to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2024 with its Artemis mission.
Having a detailed understanding of the lunar surface will help NASA decide where to explore. Part of NASA’s plan for the Moon is to set up a stop-off point on the way to Mars. It’s hoped that a sustained human presence on the Moon will be achievable by 2028.
