NASA Releases Images of Moon Crater From SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact
NASA has released before-and-after images showing a newly formed crater on the Moon, created when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the lunar surface on August 5. The impact site measures approximately 60 feet in diameter and less than 10 feet in depth. The images, made public on Tuesday, document the aftermath of the rocket body's unintended collision with the Moon.
Key facts
- NASA released before-and-after images on Tuesday.
- The crater was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crash.
- The impact occurred on Aug. 5.
- The crater is roughly 60 feet wide.
- The crater is less than 10 feet deep.
- The images were made public by NASA.
Entities
Institutions
- NASA
- SpaceX
Locations
- Moon
Sources
- Quartz —