SpaceX Rocket Debris to Crash into Moon
Summary
A defunct SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon on Wednesday at more than 5,000 miles per hour. Scientists say the impact could leave a crater at least 17 meters wide near the Einstein crater in the Moon's northwestern region.
Key Points
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to hit the Moon around 2:35 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday.
- The debris is traveling at over 5,000 miles per hour and could create a crater at least 17 meters across.
- Bill Gray says the impact is likely near the Einstein crater in the Moon's northwestern region.
- NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter may observe the site before and after impact to study the surface changes.
