NASA reveals images of crater formed by rocket impact on the Moon

NASA releases photographs of the crater created by a rocket stage impact on August 5.

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The images, captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, show light and dark streaks around the site.

This event provides valuable data on lunar geology and space impacts.

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