Space Debris

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File image of a a Space X Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on 15 January 2025. Flame from the rocket are visible at the base as it hurtles into the air

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, abandoned in orbit, is set to collide with the Moon on August 5th. Scientists anticipate it will create a significant crater and a large dust plume, offering a unique opportunity for scientific study.