SpaceX rocket debris set for Moon impact, scientists to observe

An upper stage of a SpaceX rocket, which has been in orbit since early 2025, is on a collision course with the Moon. The approximately 3-ton piece of space debris is expected to impact the lunar surface at roughly 5,400 mph. Scientists from NASA and South Korea, using orbiters like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Danuri, will observe the impact to study its effects on the lunar surface and assess potential hazards for future lunar missions. AI

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