> It would either achieve escape velocity or continue in an arc until it hits the ground again. Correct. IDK about impacts, but for rocket exhausts, the surpr

> It would either achieve escape velocity or continue in an arc until it hits the ground again. Correct. IDK about impacts, but for rocket exhausts, the surprising result is that some of the kicked-up dust can achieve escape velocity, and "where it hits the ground" is "anywhere on the moon" - denser nearby, obviously, but there's no 100% safe distance anywhere on the lunar surface. https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/17/18663203/apollo-11-anniversary-moon-dust-landing-high-speed https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/17/18663203/apollo-11-annive...