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Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?

Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?

Summary

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage was expected to crash into the Moon on August 5 at high speed. It may have created a new crater, but it could take days or weeks before any images of the impact appear.

Key Facts

  • The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket was predicted to hit the Moon at about 5,400 mph (8,700 km/h).
  • The crash was expected on Wednesday, August 5.
  • The impact might have formed a new crater on the Moon’s surface.
  • Images of the crash will take time to arrive, possibly days or weeks.
  • The delay is because we rely on moon-orbiting satellites or telescopes to capture pictures.
  • The article was reported by the BBC’s science correspondent, Pallab Ghosh.
  • NASA is one of the organizations following the event closely.
  • The crash involves space technology and space exploration activities.
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