NASA has published images revealing a crater created by the unintended impact of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the lunar surface. The rocket, a second stage booster from a previous mission, crashed into the Moon at approximately 5,400 miles per hour. Before-and-after photos clearly show the new impact site, confirming the event took place. The impact was not expected to pose a significant threat, and scientists used the opportunity to study the resulting plume of material. The incident highlights the increasing amount of space debris orbiting Earth and the challenges of managing it. Further details about the impact and imagery can be found at RT.com. This event marks a rare instance of human-caused lunar surface alteration.