What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?

BBC Science Wednesday 05 August 2026, 11:19 UTC 1 min read

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While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

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