SpaceX rocket segment to leave crater when it slams into the Moon
Summary
A piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will crash into the Moon, creating a new crater. The collision is caused by solar and gravity forces, posing no risk to Earth. Scientists and amateur astronomers hope to observe the impact and study its effects.Key Facts
- The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon’s northern hemisphere near Einstein Crater.
- The rocket segment weighs about 8,800 pounds (4,000 kilograms).
- The crash will occur at roughly 2:35 am Eastern Time (0635 GMT).
- The impact speed is about 5,400 miles per hour (8,690 kilometers per hour).
- The collision is unintentional and results from solar activity and gravity.
- NASA confirms there is no danger to Earth and will track the crash site for scientific research.
- The Falcon 9 launched in January carrying two lunar landers, with the upper stage staying in space to push them onward.
- Scientists view the impact as a chance to learn more about lunar impacts and space debris hazards.
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