Finally, space exploration has reached the pinnacle of humanity's true potential: treating the lunar surface like a rental car return.
NASA Officially Records SpaceX's Lunar Littering
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has successfully imaged the crater created by a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage that impacted the moon. While usually SpaceX manages controlled landings, this debris serves as a permanent, crater-sized reminder that even the billionaire space race occasionally leaves a bit of a mess behind.
Source: NASA Officially Records SpaceX's Lunar Littering — NASA Science (.gov)
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