Errant SpaceX rocket stage set to smash into the moon at 5,400 mph, seven times the speed of sound - NASA a...

Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. The upper stage of a SpaceX rocket that delivered lunar landers in 2025 is expected to crash onto the moon at a speed of 5,400 mph, being observed by NASA and South Korea's lunar orbiters. This event will deliver energy equal to three tons of TNT, raising concerns about the impact of debris on the moon's surface and the potential hazards for future astronauts. As the U.S. and China engage in a space race to land people on the moon, the issue of space debris management becomes increasingly important to prevent future collisions with lunar settlements and data centers. See more When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.