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Was Moon Explosion Destined To Disappoint? [Moon Impact]

Source: io9
Houston : TX : USA | about 1 month ago  
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  • NASA image of impact on moon from LCROSS spacecraft
    NASA image of impact on moon from LCROSS spacecraft
    Source: Reuters
  • People watch a live video of the twin impacts of the LCROSS and its rocket's upper stage as they impact the moon at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field
    People watch a live video of the twin impacts of the LCROSS and its ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Girls watch a live video of the twin impacts of LCROSS and its rocket's upper stage as they impact the moon at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field
    Girls watch a live video of the twin impacts of LCROSS and its rocket'...
    Source: Reuters
  • Father and son watch a live video of the twin impacts of the LCROSS and its rocket's upper stage as they impact the moon at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field
    Father and son watch a live video of the twin impacts of the LCROSS ...
    Source: Reuters
  • A group of young adults watch a live video of the twin impacts of the LCROSS and its rocket's upper stage as they impact the moon at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field
    A group of young adults watch a live video of the twin impacts of the ...
    Source: Reuters
  • People watch a live video of scientists congratulating each other in the Science Operation Center after the twin impacts of the LCROSS and its rocket's upper stage as they impact the moon at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field
    People watch a live video of scientists congratulating each other in ...
    Source: Reuters
  • The moon could generate water
    The moon could generate water
    Source: AFP
NASA image of impact on moon from LCROSS spacecraft
Scientists consulted on the project suggest that they knew results would be underwhelming and invisible...In simulations before Friday's impact, he projected that debris would be sent flying at 30 degrees, instead of the suggested 45... making it less likely to catch sunlight and be visible.
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  • News Source: io9 | about 1 month ago
    Scientists consulted on the project suggest that they knew results would be underwhelming and invisible...In simulations before Friday's impact, he projected that debris would be sent flying at 30 degrees, instead of the suggested 45... making it...
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