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Science · 31 July 2026

Old SpaceX rocket stage to impact moon on 5 August

Old SpaceX rocket stage to impact moon on 5 August

An old SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will hit the moon's surface on 5 August, creating a visible dust plume. Scientists say this event provides a rare chance to study impact dynamics and calibrate models against a real event. The debris plume could reach about 47 to over 60 miles high and might pose a hazard to future astronauts.

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