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The lunar crater Cabeus appeared untouched 10 seconds after a booster rocket was deliberately crashed into it. While the lack of a visible plume from the crash was disappointing, early data hint that the impact did kick up material that could help in determining whether the crater contains water. Credit: IMAGE FROM: Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory


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