Martian meteorites

Martian meteorites result from another meteorite hitting Mars, causing it to release its rocks at escape velocity into space and later falling on Earth. Although Mars is our third nearest celestial body, Martian meteorites are extremely rare due to the chain of events necessary for them to find their way to Earth. Only 0.4% of all known meteorites are Martian. Now, you can have a piece of Mars in your hands. Learn more