A rocket is going to crash into the moon—what can it tell us about impacts in space?
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On March 4, a spent rocket boosterwill smack into the surface of the moonat nearly 6,000 mph. The accidental experiment will hopefully shed light on the mysterious physics of planetary impact. Assistant Professor Paul Hayne shares on The Conversation.
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