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by Mark Kaelin  |  November 21, 2012, 1:15am PST  |  Image 25 of 29

Lunar Meteor Strike

This artist's rendering of a small but powerful meteor strike on the surface of the moon demonstrates a key concern for future lunar explorers -- mitigating potential risks from impact "ejecta," or the spray of debris that follows an impact, unimpeded by gravity or atmosphere. NASA astronomers are studying lunar impacts to help safeguard future missions to Earth's nearest celestial neighbor. (NASA/MSFC)

Resource: NASA.gov

Lunar Meteor Strike - Image 25 of 29

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