SpaceX: A Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash on the Moon
An upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will crash into the Moon.
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The fact
The impact, expected at nearly 8,700 km/h, should create a crater visible by telescope.
This accidental event raises questions about space debris.
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Why it matters
Cet impact soulève des questions sur la gestion des débris spatiaux, alors que les missions lunaires se multiplient. Les agences spatiales pourraient renforcer les protocoles pour éviter de futures collisions avec des corps célestes.
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