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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The collision occurred after the rocket drifted off course for about a year.
A SpaceX rocket that launched lunar landers has crashed into the moon. The collision occurred after the rocket drifted off course for about a year. The impact was not directly observed, but a telescope in Chile detected a debris plume resulting from the crash.
This event is an example of lunar litter, a problem that may worsen with increased space activity. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the speed of the collision and its implications for future space missions.
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Category: space Published: August 5, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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