So, NASA wanted to find out if there is any water on the moon.Did they send a manned mission? Nope.
Did they send a rover like the Mars Mission? Nope.
They took an empty rocket hull, pointed it at the moon, then sent it at full speed into the moon. Just in case that was not enough, shortly after the first impact they sent a satellite behind it to also crash into the moon.
Ideally the resulting plume of moon dust could then be studied and scientists could possibly find a trace of water.
So, with all the expertise, knowledge, and technology at the disposal of NASA they basically come up with a plan that sounds like a Red Green idea. Literally. I am positive part of the satellite is (or at this point was) held together by duct tape, fishing line, and bungee cords.
Oh, and it cost 79 million dollars, if you were wondering. Just think of that next April 15.
Where did your tax money go?
Towards crashing space junk into the moon!
