SpaceX Rocket Heads for Moon Impact | Toronto News

A SpaceX rocket stage, drifting since January, is set to slam into the moon early Wednesday—creating a 17-meter crater and a visible dust plume. Weighing nearly five tons, this space junk isn’t just an accident; astronomers are thrilled, setting up telescopes across North and South America to study the lunar dust. It’s not the first time debris has hit the moon, but this impact could reveal new clues about its composition—and prove that even cosmic mishaps can spark scientific gold. 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/06341386c25bf240