SpaceX Rocket Debris to Collide with the Moon at 14:35 Today
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On August 5th, a report from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun website revealed that debris from a Falcon 9 rocket, previously launched by the American aerospace company SpaceX, is anticipated to strike the lunar surface on the same day. This collision is projected to generate a man-made crater measuring approximately 27 meters in diameter and 5 meters in depth, marking it as the largest such crater ever created. This event will offer valuable insights into the lunar environment and aid in the development of safety protocols ahead of manned lunar missions and the extensive construction of lunar bases. The impact is slated to take place around 3:35 PM Japan Standard Time (2:35 PM Beijing Time) on the 5th, near the Einstein crater on the Moon's western side, with an impact velocity of roughly 2.4 kilometers per second. The collision will propel a significant quantity of sharp gravel and rocks into the surrounding area, releasing an impact energy equivalent to 3 tons of TNT, which is potent enough to demolish a large building.

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