South Korean Satellite Captures First Images of SpaceX Rocket Crash Site on Moon
Summary
A South Korean satellite has captured the first images of the crash site where a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage slammed into the Moon. The crater and scattered debris are visible as NASA prepares to send its own orbiter to inspect the site.
Key Points
- South Korea’s Danuri spacecraft photographed the Moon’s crash site after a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage went off course and struck the lunar surface.
- Korea Aerospace Research Institute released images showing a crater and scattered dust and rocks.
- NASA plans to send the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to observe post-crash conditions next week.
- SpaceX said the rocket likely crashed because of solar activity and gravity.
