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SpaceX Rocket Crashes on the Moon | Science News
NASA just confirmed a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage slammed into the Moon on August 5th, creating a fresh crater — and it’s giving scientists a wild new look at lunar geology. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured stunning images showing how the impact unearthed material from 1.5 feet below, revealing dark streaks of weathered dust and brighter trails of fresher debris. Amateur astronomers and NASA’s Near Earth Object team helped track the descent, even collaborating with South Korea’s lunar mission to pinpoint the exact landing spot. This accidental crash is turning into a major science…
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