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A spent SpaceX rocket stage has struck the Moon
Key Takeaways
- A spent Falcon 9 upper stage hit the Moon on August 5 at 06:35 UTC.
- Scientists estimated the impact would create a crater 20 to 27 meters wide.
- Danuri captured before-and-after observations showing terrain changes and ejecta traces.
- The event underscores the growing challenge of managing human-made debris in cislunar space.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com
