Collision Course: The Unplanned Guest on the Moon's Surface A piece of a SpaceX rocket is about to collide with the moon's surface, an event that has garnered significant attention in the space exploration community.
On August 5th at approximately 2:34 AM ET, the upper stage of a discarded Falcon 9 rocket will impact the lunar surface near the Einstein crater, traveling at a speed of around 5,400 miles per hour.
This collision serves as a reminder of the complexities and uncertainties inherent in space exploration.