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SpaceX Rocket Headed for Moon Impact | Durham News
A SpaceX rocket stage drifting for over a year is hurtling toward the moon at 5,400 mph, set to slam into Einstein Crater in a cosmic fender bender that could blast a 90-foot-wide crater. Packing the energy of three tons of TNT, the impact won’t be visible from Earth but will send debris swirling for days—perfectly captured by NASA and South Korean orbiters. This marks the second human-made crash on the moon and serves as a stark warning: with more missions and astronauts on the way, space traffic control is urgently needed before lunar skies get too crowded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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