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NASA images reveal crater carved by crashed SpaceX rocket on the moon

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Before-and-after images from a NASA spacecraft orbiting the moon show the sharpest views yet of a crater created when a SpaceX rocket slammed into the lunar surface. The imagery documents the physical consequences of human-made objects impacting the moon.

Discovered 2026-08-18T14:51:11.763780-07:00 | 2026-08-18T14:51:11.763780-07:00

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  • The imagery provides a clearer record of a human-made impact on the lunar surface, supporting ongoing efforts to understand how spacecraft and rocket stages alter extraterrestrial environments.
  • The event highlights the value of lunar orbiters in documenting impacts and characterizing the moon’s surface for future exploration planning.

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