The bizarre drama behind a pinch of moon dust that just sold for $500,000

The bizarre drama behind a pinch of moon dust that just sold for $500,000

Today’s auction is the culmination of a sordid saga involving Apollo astronauts, multiple lawsuits, and scientists aching for a chance to study rare lunar materials..
What is the moon made of, and how did it form? Learn about the moon's violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored Earth's only natural satellite half a century ago.

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Particles of Apollo 11 moon dust for sale at auction

Moon Dust Collected By Neil Armstrong During Apollo 11 Mission Sells For $500,000 At Auction

NASA halts sale, wants back Apollo 11 moon dust fed to cockroaches

NASA Lunar Dust Samples Just Sold for Over $500,000

Lunar Dust Collected By Neil Armstrong Sells For $500,000 – After NASA Lost In Court To Keep It

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Moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong to be auctioned in NY

Moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong to be auctioned in NY

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