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NASA scientist discovers massive new moon crater bigger than the Colosseum

NASA scientist discovers the crater during routine data check

1 Sep 17 · 6d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 2

NASA scientist Robert Wagner spots the previously undetected crater while conducting a routine data-quality check on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imagery. Wagner immediately investigates the anomaly and begins detailed analysis.

NASA scientist discovers the crater during routine data check
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“I just stopped, dropped everything, and started looking into what that spot was.”

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner NASA scientistTom McGetchin Lunar scientist (deceased)NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Satellite instrument

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  1. 1 outlet NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Discovers a New 222-m Diameter Lunar Crater

    first by Lunar and Planetary Institute, 6d ago

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