In Brief
- NASA scientists confirmed a 60-feet-wide crater on the moon from the SpaceX rocket crash.
- The crater measures less than 10 feet deep, as determined by shadow length.
- Images show the crater formed when the SpaceX rocket impacted the lunar surface.
- This incident provides insights into lunar surface impacts and space mission risks.
NASA has released images revealing a crater on the moon created by the crash of a SpaceX rocket. Scientists from the US space agency determined the crater is approximately 60 feet (18 meters) wide. The depth is estimated to be less than 10 feet, based on the length of the crater's shadow observed in the images.
The crater was formed after the SpaceX rocket impacted the lunar surface, marking a rare instance of a human-made object causing visible damage to the moon. These observations help scientists understand the effects of spacecraft impacts on the lunar environment.
The measurement details of the crater are important for assessing future space mission safety and lunar exploration. The images and analysis demonstrate the risks associated with sending spacecraft to the moon and the need for careful navigation.
