While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions. A rogue piece of a SpaceX rocket is reported to have hit the moon. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.S1

• A rogue piece of a SpaceX rocket is reported to have hit the moon.S2