SpaceX Rocket Heads for Moon | Science News

A SpaceX rocket fragment, weighing over ten thousand pounds and hurtling at 5,400 mph, is set to slam into the moon near Einstein crater—equivalent to three tons of TNT. While the impact flash won’t be visible from Earth (it’s too bright on the sunlit side), scientists expect a dramatic dust plume that could rise high enough to spot from Earth within minutes. This isn’t the first time space debris has crashed on the moon—and with more missions planned, tracking these rogue pieces is crucial for future lunar bases. Watch the moon’s edge—you might catch a cosmic dust cloud show. 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/37005958ad17e014