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

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Paul Arnold
When a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists will be watching - Phys.org
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Astronomers are preparing to observe the impact of an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage as it crashes into the moon in 2026. The event offers a rare opportunity to study lunar surface dynamics and crater formation.

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…

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