A used SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon
undefined 5, 2026
A discarded rocket stage from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is predicted to crash into the Moon in August 2026 after drifting in orbit since a 2025 launch. Scientists say the impact poses no danger but could create a small crater for study. The incident highlights growing concerns about space debris management as lunar activity increases, with future missions by nations like the US and China potentially making such uncontrolled impacts more problematic.
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