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A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

A SpaceX rocket upper stage will crash into the moon on Wednesday. This event will create a crater and eject dust and rubble into space. Scientists are eager to observe the impact and study the resulting debris. The incident highlights the growing threat of space junk in Earth's orbit. This will be the second known dead rocket to accidentally impact the moon.

31 Jul 2026 5:51 pm