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SpaceX Rocket Fragment to Smash Moon | Science News
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fragment, drifting since January, is set to slam into the moon on August 5th at 5,400 mph—turning space junk into a cosmic lab. Weighing 4,000 kg, it could blast up lunar material in a visible plume, offering rare insights into crater formation. Astronomers, including amateur discoverer Bill Gray, hope to catch the impact flash, while NASA and South Korea’s orbiters will snap before-and-after shots. As lunar missions surge, this collision may help map orbital debris—making human tech a scientific tool on the moon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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