NASA satellite imagery has documented the aftermath of SpaceX's Falcon 9 upper stage impact on the Moon, revealing a newly formed crater approximately 60 feet in diameter. This collision, which occurred in 2022, marks one of the few instances where a human-made object has deliberately struck the lunar surface. The high-resolution images provide valuable data for understanding lunar geology and the effects of kinetic impacts on the Moon's terrain, contributing to our knowledge ahead of future crewed missions.

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