SpaceX Rocket Debris to Crash Into Moon
Summary
An unused SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is set to crash into the moon at around 12:30 PM, creating a visible flash only for advanced telescopes. NASA says the impact poses no threat to Earth and will be monitored for scientific study.
Key Points
- An unused upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is drifting toward a collision with the moon after 18 months in orbit.
- NASA says the impact is expected around 12:30 PM and will not be visible to the naked eye from Earth.
- Scientists see the collision as a chance to study lunar impacts and improve space-object tracking.
- NASA and astronomers will monitor the impact area for scientific data.
