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South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Marcia Dunn, AP , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident and NASA's plans can be found through Houston Public Media, although details are currently limited to the expected flyover of the crash site by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter next week.
A satellite from South Korea has obtained images of a SpaceX rocket's collision with the moon, showing the site before and after the impact. NASA plans to send its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to survey the crash site. Further information about the incident and NASA's plans can be found through Houston Public Media, although details are currently limited to the expected flyover of the crash site by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter next week.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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