What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Summary
A piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the Moon on August 5. The collision will create a new crater and produce a large plume of dust, which scientists plan to observe for research.Key Facts
- The object hitting the Moon is the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from a January 2025 mission.
- The rocket part is about the size of a five-story building and weighs at least 4,000 kg on Earth.
- It will strike near the Einstein Crater on the side of the Moon visible from Earth.
- The impact is predicted for 02:35 EDT (06:35 GMT) on August 5.
- The collision speed is about 2.43 kilometers per second (around 5,400 mph).
- The event will send up a dust plume possibly 50 km high due to the Moon's low gravity and lack of atmosphere.
- No danger to Earth is expected from this impact.
- Scientists and astronomers plan to observe the event with telescopes and spacecraft to learn about impact effects on the Moon.
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