NASA Orbiter Shows 60‑Foot Crater Made by SpaceX Rocket on Moon
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- On August 5, a Falcon 9 upper stage from SpaceX crashed into the Moon’s far side at 5,400 mph, creating a roughly 60‑foot crater.
- NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured high‑resolution before‑and‑after images that reveal the new scar.
- The impact released energy equivalent to about three tons of TNT.
- The event highlights the growing risk of debris from commercial launches and the need for better tracking.
“NASA has released before-and-after images on Tuesday showing a newly formed crater on the Moon.”
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
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NASA Reveals Before-And-After Images Of Crater Carved By SpaceX Rocket Impact On Moon|Watch Video
Moon Gets A New Scar: NASA Orbiter Captures 60-Foot Crater Left After Rogue SpaceX Rocket Crash
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First reported by Republic World on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Republic World