SpaceX rocket set to collide with the moon
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is on a collision course with the moon. Experts anticipate an explosive impact near the Einstein Crater, which may be observable with specific telescope technology.
Why it matters
This event highlights the growing issue of space debris and the environmental impact of human activity on lunar surfaces.
A part of a SpaceX rocket is set to crash into the surface of the moon, with experts predicting it'll trigger an explosive impact equivalent to three tons of TNT.
The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January 2025 as part of a joint US and Japanese lunar lander mission is set to land near the moon's Einstein Crater, according to NASA's CNEOS.
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