Out-of-control SpaceX rocket smashes into the Moon
A piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has collided with the Moon, creating a new crater. While researchers predicted the impact, visual confirmation remains pending as orbiting spacecraft gather data.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing issue of space debris and the environmental impact of human activity on celestial bodies.
Collision hit with the power of three tons of TNT and will leave behind a visible crater on the lunar surface
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