Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A piece of an old SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon after spending more than a year travelling through space. Scientists say the crash could help us learn more about the Moon, but it's also drawn attention to the problem of space junk. Justina finds out more about why the objects that we've abandoned in orbit have become a hazard to people in space and on Earth.
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A piece of an old SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon after spending more than a year travelling through space. Scientists say the crash could help us learn more about the Moon, but it's also drawn attention to the problem of space junk. Justina finds out more about why the objects that we've abandoned in orbit have become a hazard to people in space and on Earth.
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https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/space-junk/107021944
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For the past 55 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins.
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