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CWRU scientist explains rare SpaceX moon crash—and what it could reveal

Media | August 05, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

CWRU scientist explains rare SpaceX moon crash—and what it could reveal

CNN: Steven A. Hauck II, professor and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, said the planned SpaceX rocket impact offers a rare chance to observe a known object striking the moon, helping researchers calibrate impact models, study ejected dust and craters, improve tracking, and better understand moonquakes for future lunar missions.