SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to impact the moon
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SpaceX
Moon
August 5, 2026
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage launched in January 2025 is on a trajectory to impact the moon on August 5, 2026. Astronomers expect the impact to create a plume of debris and a brief flash on the lunar surface. The event provides an opportunity to study the hazards of artificial impacts for future lunar missions.
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