Is lunar regolith available for purchase?
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Is moon dust (lunar regolith) available for purchase legally?
NASA has about 382 kg moon regolith fro Apollo's missions.
Is it possible to by a couple grams of it in NASA?
the-moon
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Is moon dust (lunar regolith) available for purchase legally?
NASA has about 382 kg moon regolith fro Apollo's missions.
Is it possible to by a couple grams of it in NASA?
the-moon
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
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asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
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This is a different question, but one that you might find interesting to look at: Where can I buy lunar regolith simulant?
– uhoh
Sep 4 at 8:19
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Thank you! I sew that question and leaved there my comment.
– Dmytro Khmara
Sep 4 at 8:30
You can buy artifacts that are coated in moon dust such as this google.de/amp/s/phys.org/news/… but it's more of an auction thing than a 2-day shipping thing.
– Dragongeek
Sep 4 at 15:39
Related: space.stackexchange.com/questions/29724/…
– Magic Octopus Urn
Sep 4 at 16:27
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up vote
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up vote
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Is moon dust (lunar regolith) available for purchase legally?
NASA has about 382 kg moon regolith fro Apollo's missions.
Is it possible to by a couple grams of it in NASA?
the-moon
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
1055
asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
4341211
Is moon dust (lunar regolith) available for purchase legally?
NASA has about 382 kg moon regolith fro Apollo's missions.
Is it possible to by a couple grams of it in NASA?
the-moon
the-moon
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
1055
asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
4341211
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
1055
asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
4341211
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
1055
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
1055
edited Sep 4 at 9:05
Wrigglenite
1055
1055
asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
4341211
asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
4341211
asked Sep 4 at 7:51
Dmytro Khmara
4341211
4341211
This is a different question, but one that you might find interesting to look at: Where can I buy lunar regolith simulant?
– uhoh
Sep 4 at 8:19
1
Thank you! I sew that question and leaved there my comment.
– Dmytro Khmara
Sep 4 at 8:30
You can buy artifacts that are coated in moon dust such as this google.de/amp/s/phys.org/news/… but it's more of an auction thing than a 2-day shipping thing.
– Dragongeek
Sep 4 at 15:39
Related: space.stackexchange.com/questions/29724/…
– Magic Octopus Urn
Sep 4 at 16:27
add a comment |Â
This is a different question, but one that you might find interesting to look at: Where can I buy lunar regolith simulant?
– uhoh
Sep 4 at 8:19
1
Thank you! I sew that question and leaved there my comment.
– Dmytro Khmara
Sep 4 at 8:30
You can buy artifacts that are coated in moon dust such as this google.de/amp/s/phys.org/news/… but it's more of an auction thing than a 2-day shipping thing.
– Dragongeek
Sep 4 at 15:39
Related: space.stackexchange.com/questions/29724/…
– Magic Octopus Urn
Sep 4 at 16:27
This is a different question, but one that you might find interesting to look at: Where can I buy lunar regolith simulant?
– uhoh
Sep 4 at 8:19
This is a different question, but one that you might find interesting to look at: Where can I buy lunar regolith simulant?
– uhoh
Sep 4 at 8:19
1
1
Thank you! I sew that question and leaved there my comment.
– Dmytro Khmara
Sep 4 at 8:30
Thank you! I sew that question and leaved there my comment.
– Dmytro Khmara
Sep 4 at 8:30
You can buy artifacts that are coated in moon dust such as this google.de/amp/s/phys.org/news/… but it's more of an auction thing than a 2-day shipping thing.
– Dragongeek
Sep 4 at 15:39
You can buy artifacts that are coated in moon dust such as this google.de/amp/s/phys.org/news/… but it's more of an auction thing than a 2-day shipping thing.
– Dragongeek
Sep 4 at 15:39
Related: space.stackexchange.com/questions/29724/…
– Magic Octopus Urn
Sep 4 at 16:27
Related: space.stackexchange.com/questions/29724/…
– Magic Octopus Urn
Sep 4 at 16:27
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No, it's not for sale. You can send NASA a request to borrow some for scientific experiments, though.
NASA provides lunar rock, soil, and regolith-core samples for both destructive and non-destructive analysis in pursuit of new scientific knowledge. Requests are considered for both basic studies in planetary science and applied studies in lunar materials beneficiation and resource utilization.
A. The sample investigator demonstrates favorable scientific peer review of the proposed work involving lunar samples.
B. The investigator submits a written request specifying the numbers, types, and quantities of lunar samples needed, as well as the planned use of the samples.
C. The Lunar Sample Curator will research the availability of the requested samples and decide whether a unilateral action can be taken or an outside scientific review is required.
etc.
It is unlikely the Apollo moon samples will ever be available for sale:
The 842 lbs (381.9 kg) of moon rock that were brought back to Earth during the Apollo program are the property of the United States of America and under American law it is illegal (19 U.S.C. § 1595 a(c)(1)(A)) to transfer public gifts into private ownership without explicitly passing a law to do so.
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
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I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
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"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
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You can't purchase the real stuff, however, there are a few simulates that are intended to mimic the real thing. They are hard to come by, but can be found still. One place that sells them is here (Currently out of stock).
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
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2 Answers
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oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
No, it's not for sale. You can send NASA a request to borrow some for scientific experiments, though.
NASA provides lunar rock, soil, and regolith-core samples for both destructive and non-destructive analysis in pursuit of new scientific knowledge. Requests are considered for both basic studies in planetary science and applied studies in lunar materials beneficiation and resource utilization.
A. The sample investigator demonstrates favorable scientific peer review of the proposed work involving lunar samples.
B. The investigator submits a written request specifying the numbers, types, and quantities of lunar samples needed, as well as the planned use of the samples.
C. The Lunar Sample Curator will research the availability of the requested samples and decide whether a unilateral action can be taken or an outside scientific review is required.
etc.
It is unlikely the Apollo moon samples will ever be available for sale:
The 842 lbs (381.9 kg) of moon rock that were brought back to Earth during the Apollo program are the property of the United States of America and under American law it is illegal (19 U.S.C. § 1595 a(c)(1)(A)) to transfer public gifts into private ownership without explicitly passing a law to do so.
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
1
I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
1
"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
add a comment |Â
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
No, it's not for sale. You can send NASA a request to borrow some for scientific experiments, though.
NASA provides lunar rock, soil, and regolith-core samples for both destructive and non-destructive analysis in pursuit of new scientific knowledge. Requests are considered for both basic studies in planetary science and applied studies in lunar materials beneficiation and resource utilization.
A. The sample investigator demonstrates favorable scientific peer review of the proposed work involving lunar samples.
B. The investigator submits a written request specifying the numbers, types, and quantities of lunar samples needed, as well as the planned use of the samples.
C. The Lunar Sample Curator will research the availability of the requested samples and decide whether a unilateral action can be taken or an outside scientific review is required.
etc.
It is unlikely the Apollo moon samples will ever be available for sale:
The 842 lbs (381.9 kg) of moon rock that were brought back to Earth during the Apollo program are the property of the United States of America and under American law it is illegal (19 U.S.C. § 1595 a(c)(1)(A)) to transfer public gifts into private ownership without explicitly passing a law to do so.
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
1
I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
1
"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
add a comment |Â
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
No, it's not for sale. You can send NASA a request to borrow some for scientific experiments, though.
NASA provides lunar rock, soil, and regolith-core samples for both destructive and non-destructive analysis in pursuit of new scientific knowledge. Requests are considered for both basic studies in planetary science and applied studies in lunar materials beneficiation and resource utilization.
A. The sample investigator demonstrates favorable scientific peer review of the proposed work involving lunar samples.
B. The investigator submits a written request specifying the numbers, types, and quantities of lunar samples needed, as well as the planned use of the samples.
C. The Lunar Sample Curator will research the availability of the requested samples and decide whether a unilateral action can be taken or an outside scientific review is required.
etc.
It is unlikely the Apollo moon samples will ever be available for sale:
The 842 lbs (381.9 kg) of moon rock that were brought back to Earth during the Apollo program are the property of the United States of America and under American law it is illegal (19 U.S.C. § 1595 a(c)(1)(A)) to transfer public gifts into private ownership without explicitly passing a law to do so.
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
No, it's not for sale. You can send NASA a request to borrow some for scientific experiments, though.
NASA provides lunar rock, soil, and regolith-core samples for both destructive and non-destructive analysis in pursuit of new scientific knowledge. Requests are considered for both basic studies in planetary science and applied studies in lunar materials beneficiation and resource utilization.
A. The sample investigator demonstrates favorable scientific peer review of the proposed work involving lunar samples.
B. The investigator submits a written request specifying the numbers, types, and quantities of lunar samples needed, as well as the planned use of the samples.
C. The Lunar Sample Curator will research the availability of the requested samples and decide whether a unilateral action can be taken or an outside scientific review is required.
etc.
It is unlikely the Apollo moon samples will ever be available for sale:
The 842 lbs (381.9 kg) of moon rock that were brought back to Earth during the Apollo program are the property of the United States of America and under American law it is illegal (19 U.S.C. § 1595 a(c)(1)(A)) to transfer public gifts into private ownership without explicitly passing a law to do so.
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
edited Sep 4 at 15:16
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
answered Sep 4 at 9:17
Hobbes
76.4k2210351
76.4k2210351
1
I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
1
"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
add a comment |Â
1
I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
1
"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
1
1
I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
I seem to remember that, at some point, the US gifted small samples set in perspex to every country on earth, and that many or even most of those seem to have gone missing and may be on the black market.
– David Richerby
Sep 4 at 17:23
1
1
"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
"for [...] destructive [...] analysis" - An interesting definition of "borrow".
– called2voyage♦
Sep 4 at 17:39
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
You can't purchase the real stuff, however, there are a few simulates that are intended to mimic the real thing. They are hard to come by, but can be found still. One place that sells them is here (Currently out of stock).
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
You can't purchase the real stuff, however, there are a few simulates that are intended to mimic the real thing. They are hard to come by, but can be found still. One place that sells them is here (Currently out of stock).
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
You can't purchase the real stuff, however, there are a few simulates that are intended to mimic the real thing. They are hard to come by, but can be found still. One place that sells them is here (Currently out of stock).
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
You can't purchase the real stuff, however, there are a few simulates that are intended to mimic the real thing. They are hard to come by, but can be found still. One place that sells them is here (Currently out of stock).
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
answered Sep 4 at 9:52
PearsonArtPhoto♦
76.8k16214420
76.8k16214420
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This is a different question, but one that you might find interesting to look at: Where can I buy lunar regolith simulant?
– uhoh
Sep 4 at 8:19
1
Thank you! I sew that question and leaved there my comment.
– Dmytro Khmara
Sep 4 at 8:30
You can buy artifacts that are coated in moon dust such as this google.de/amp/s/phys.org/news/… but it's more of an auction thing than a 2-day shipping thing.
– Dragongeek
Sep 4 at 15:39
Related: space.stackexchange.com/questions/29724/…
– Magic Octopus Urn
Sep 4 at 16:27