If something were to land on my property, from a plane or space, can I keep it?

not unless it belongs to someone, and if a meteor lands in your property, sell it, they are valuable!

If it's a frozen blue chunk of ice, it came from an airplane's lavatory. I don't think they're worth much

"Thats a space peanut" ;D

Whatever it is, is metal, and looks like it was liquified at one point. It left a 1.5'x1.5' hole 7" deep in my back yard. I haven't touched it yet, until I can see if the college has a gigometer, I have enough tumors as it is.

You have us curious now, at least I am. Keep us up to date, pictures would be appreciated. Careful with the pets if you have any.

"Meteor s#!t" - Creepshow

If something were to land on my property, from a plane or space, can I keep it?

Of course you can. Just about every nasty Sci-Fi show starts with someone asking that same question. However, the guy who finds it is usually the one they use to show everyone just how nasty a death it will cause for us mere mortals.

Definitely throw up pics when ya get them. Even when you get it cleared for radiation, I would recommend you not touch it directly. There are a lot of nasty chemicals they use on spacecraft and I would not take the chance unless I knew it was safe.

Can you keep something which lands on your property?

Not necessarily.  Depends on the circumstances, and the law.

Lets get some pictures! I'm curouis about this thing.

It may not be a bad idea to contact local authorities .

After the space shuttle Columbia disaster, it was unlawful to withhold debris.  So, at least in one example, no, you can't always keep it.

After the space shuttle Columbia disaster, it was unlawful to withhold debris. So, at least in one example, no, you can't always keep it.

My uncle found a fairly large piece while Javelina hunting.

OK Pa, Where's the pictures????

Update:

I contacted the closest astronomer club, and had them look at it. It is a meteorite(sp?), and was offered a nice chunk of change for it. I'll get some pics of it before I sell it, I don't have a digital camera, or cell phone, and I don't know if my comp can handle it, it's older than my truck, and it's an 01' ;D. I'll ask a neighbor if they have one.

Thanks for the reply. What's a meteorite going for these days, like I know what a good price is. :} By the way to me 01 isn't all that old for a truck, for me anyway.