South Korean orbiter captures Moon crash site of SpaceX rocket

South Korean orbiter captures Moon crash site of SpaceX rocket

South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter has captured the first images of the Moon's surface after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into it on Wednesday. The impact, which occurred at around 06:35 GMT, was unintentional, according to SpaceX. The rocket debris struck at about 5,400 mph (8,700 km/h), creating a crater and darkening the terrain. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is expected to survey the site next week. The incident has raised concerns about space debris.

Source: AP News

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