Study Reveals True Origin of 'Ownerless' Rocket That Crashed on Moon

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Source: Jason Deegan
Study Reveals True Origin of 'Ownerless' Rocket That Crashed on Moon
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In March 2022, a mysterious rocket fragment crashed on the Moon, initially thought to be from SpaceX. However, a new study led by Tanner Campbell from the University of Arizona has identified the debris as the third stage of China's Long March 3C rocket from the Chang’e 5-T1 mission. This finding highlights the growing complexity of space missions and the need for international collaboration in space exploration.

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