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SpaceX Falcon 9 stage to strike Moon August 5, 2026
NewsBytes | May 13, 2026 4:39 PM CST

Falcon 9 impact near Einstein crater

The rocket stage will slam into the lunar surface at about 8694km/h, near the Einstein crater.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and other spacecraft will watch from afar as it creates a fresh crater and kicks up underground material.
Scientists are excited for this rare chance to study how an artificial object affects the Moon.


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