The interaction of such ejecta with titanium components such as helium pressure tanks has, so far, not been widely researched and there is uncertainty on the surface reactions during re-entry.

Masatoshi Hirabayashi et al, Elliptical ejecta of asteroid Dimorphos is due to its surface curvature, Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56010-w Provided by Polytechnic ...

The view is from orbit, looking obliquely across the surface, like an astronaut in an approaching spacecraft would see. (Ernie Wright/NASA via Courthouse News) (CN) — During the moon’s impact event, ...

Rare Metal The metal iridium, which is similar to platinum, is very rare on Earth's surface but is more common ... called impact ejecta, are evidence of an explosion powerful enough to instantly ...

“Far side soil samples will include material from the surface as well as deeper samples from ejecta and impacts, which will – by definition – result in different chemistry and compositions ...

Micro-meteorite Bombardment: The Moon’s surface has been continuously bombarded ... steep walls, and ejecta blanket. The surrounding area, influenced by secondary cratering from Schomberger ...