Boing Boing May 06, 2026 • 18:34

A errant SpaceX rocket booster is going to smash into the moon - Boing Boing

By Gail Sherman

On August 5, 2026, a SpaceX rocket booster is going to smash into the moon at 5400 miles an hour. Bill Gray, an astronomer who notes that although astronomy is…

On August 5, 2026, a SpaceX rocket booster is going to smash into the moon at 5400 miles an hour. Bill Gray, an astronomer who notes that although astronomy is his profession, he is reluctant to call… [+1664 chars]

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A errant SpaceX rocket booster is going to smash into the moon - Boing Boing

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