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SpaceX Rocket Heads for Lunar Impact | Perth News
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A SpaceX rocket booster, launched in February 2021 and now drifting aimlessly, is set to slam into the moon this Wednesday at over 5,400 mph—right near Einstein Crater. Scientists are watching closely, not because it’s a stunt, but because this accidental crash could reveal how debris impacts lunar terrain, offering critical data for future missions. With no atmosphere to clear debris, dust and rubble may linger, posing potential hazards. While Earth won’t see a flash, orbiting telescopes like NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and South Korea’s Danuri will capture before-and-after images, expecting a crater roughly 90 feet wide and 16 feet deep. It’s a cosmic reminder: space is getting crowded—and even well-intentioned launches can go off-script.
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