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Niger Opens Investigation Into Sale of a Martian Meteorite to US

Niger Opens Investigation Into Sale of a Martian Meteorite to US

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Niger Opens Investigation Into Sale of a Martian Meteorite to USThe meteorite, discovered in Agadez, was auctioned off in New York on Wednesday for $5 million... 20.07.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Niger Opens Investigation Into Sale of a Martian Meteorite to USThe meteorite, discovered in Agadez, was auctioned off in New York on Wednesday for $5 million. But the rock, 70% larger than any other Martian fragment found on Earth, left Niger under unclear circumstances. On Thursday, the Nigerien government ordered an investigation to clarify this possible illicit international trafficking. The Ministries of Mines, Higher Education, and Justice are actively involved in the investigation.AI-generated imageSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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