Phys.Org July 21, 2026 • 16:50

When a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists will be watching - Phys.org

By Paul Arnold

When a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists will be watching - Phys.org

On Aug. 5, 2026, an abandoned piece of space junk is predicted to crash into the moon near a spot called Einstein Crater. Astronomers will be watching because the collision and aftermath may be visible from Earth.

On Aug. 5, 2026, an abandoned piece of space junk is predicted to crash into the moon near a spot called Einstein Crater. Astronomers will be watching because the collision and aftermath may be visib… [+3202 chars]

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