Collision Moon

• A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have unintentionally collided with the lunar surface on Wednesday. • The debris reportedly struck the moon at a speed of approximately 5,400 mph. • This event is significant as it provides a rare opportunity for scientists to study the effects of artificial impacts on the moon's environment.

Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on WednesdayA drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago.The rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists – and sky gazers – are eager to observe. Continue reading...