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NASA plans observations as Falcon 9 stage heads for lunar impact
Key Takeaways
- NASA expects a spent Falcon 9 upper stage to strike the Moon on August 5 near the Einstein and Bell craters.
- The impact is projected to create a crater about 60 feet wide and 12 feet deep.
- Ground telescopes, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and ShadowCam may capture data before and after the collision.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov