Ion Microsystems Announces First Commercial Mars Sample Return Mission with Martian Regolith for Sale
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Summary
Ion Microsystems is launching the first commercial Mars sample return mission, offering authentic Martian regolith (soil) for sale to private individuals. The company uses advanced ion propulsion technology to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth. The Martian regolith samples will be hermetically sealed with full documentation, with anticipated pricing starting at $600 per milligram. The company is currently accepting interest registrations for these rare extraterrestrial materials.
Key quotes
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Own a piece of Mars - authentic Martian regolith, collected from the surface of Mars, returned to Earth, and delivered to your door.
The rarest material ever brought to Earth.
Anticipated pricing starts at $600/mg.
Through advanced ion propulsion, we are making the extraordinarily extraterrestrial accessible.
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