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SpaceX rocket environmental impact on Moon
Scientists discovered that the collision of an abandoned stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, operated by SpaceX, with the Moon left a chemical and physical footprint at the site, without causing extensive environmental pollution. They recorded the breakdown of a cloud of gas and dust containing elements such as sodium and lithium, indicating the presence of materials from the rocket and lunar soil. The incident resulted in the formation of a crater approximately 18 meters in diameter and 3.7 meters deep, with limited impact on the lunar environment. However, it also raised concerns about the accumulation of debris that could hinder future research and threaten sites of scientific importance. This event reflects the increasing amount of space debris in the area, underscoring the need for stricter regulations on waste management before humans regularly return to the lunar surface.
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