NASA

We have long held a deep appreciation for the work of Dr. Jim Garvin and his team at NASA, whose contributions to landmark missions and research often take place far behind the scenes. The cost of a single space mission—one that may take months or even years of preparation for mere minutes of execution—often far exceeds the cost of acquiring meteorite specimens. Having the ability to study extraterrestrial material in hand prior to such missions is a true game-changer.

After years of collaboration with NASA, we were honored to finally meet with the scientists in person to donate select specimens for critical research and to gain firsthand insight into the remarkable missions currently underway. Among these, one of the most exciting developments is DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging), a mission to Venus scheduled for launch in 2030.