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SpaceX rocket upper stage to unintentionally impact Moon in August

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, launched in January 2025, is predicted to unintentionally impact the Moon on August 5th. Astronomy software developer Bill Gray calculated the trajectory, noting the debris will strike the lunar surface at approximately 5,400 miles per hour. While the impact poses no danger and is unlikely to be visible, it highlights growing concerns about space junk and the disposal of orbital hardware. AI

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SpaceX rocket upper stage to unintentionally impact Moon in August

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard Speed ·

    SpaceX rocket set for unintentional Moon landing – well, a piece of it anyway

    <h4>But unlike most junkers, it'll be traveling faster than the speed of sound, claims astronomy software dev</h4> <p>An astronomy software dev claims a Falcon 9 upper stage will hit the Moon in August, traveling at several times the speed of sound.…</p>

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