First photos of SpaceX lunar rocket crash show blackened hole torn into the moon's surface

livescience - New images from South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter reveal where a runaway SpaceX rocket part slammed into the moon on Wednesday.

AI Summary: High-resolution images captured the scar left by a crashing SpaceX rocket stage, revealing a darkened crater and ejecta pattern on the lunar surface. Scientists and engineers are combing the data to assess impact dynamics and surface effects while the public gawks at a reminder that even aerospace mishaps make for memorable headlines.

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