Rocket Stage Heads for Moon Impact | Augusta Georgia News

A SpaceX rocket stage, drifting for over a year, is set to slam into the moon at 5,400 mph—creating a new crater near Einstein Crater. Not planned, but the near-miss with solar orbit could’ve saved it. This marks the second accidental lunar crash, and while the flash won’t be visible from Earth, the debris cloud may be spotted through telescopes. Scientists are eager to study the impact, which will leave a 90-foot-wide, 16-foot-deep crater—captured by lunar orbiters. NASA and South Korea’s space agencies will snap before-and-after images. The event underscores the urgent need for better space debris tracking as lunar missions surge, with more rockets and nations racing to claim a foothold on the moon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8cb09e9ed72a8a73