While a rocket impact on the Moon may sound dramatic, scientists do not expect the collision to cause any major changes to the lunar surface. "The impact will almost certainly create a nice moonquake" Nicholas Schmerr"The impact will almost certainly create a nice moonquake," Schmerr said. NASA says the crash event is not unusual in terms of the energy delivered to the lunar surface. During the Apollo missions, astronauts placed seismometers on the lunar surface to record moonquakes and other vibrations. Neal said the incident also highlights why scientists want a new seismic monitoring network on the Moon as plans for long-term human activity on the lunar surface advance.