SpaceX rocket set to crash into the moon at seven times the speed of sound — but the 5,400 mph impact is entirely expected, and might even prove useful for NASA
Its path and the moon's path cross, but for 18 months the two objects have never met at the crossing point.Gray expects a single crater around 17 meters across, reasoning by analogy with the double crater left by a Chang'e-5 T1 upper stage in 2022. The observation-planning paper led by Benjamin Fernando points higher, at roughly 27 meters across and 5 meters deep. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
- ▪Its path and the moon's path cross, but for 18 months the two objects have never met at the crossing point.Gray expects a single crater around 17 meters across, reasoning by analogy with the double crater left by a Chang'e-5 T1 upper stage
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Pro SpaceX rocket set to crash into the moon at seven times the speed of sound — but the 5,400 mph impact is entirely expected, and might even prove useful for NASA News By Rahim Amir Published 4 August 2026 An unintended event that turns into a scientific moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: SpaceX) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A spent Falcon 9 upper-stage rocket will hit the Moon near the Einstein Crater on 5 August at 5,400 mph, releasing roughly the energy equivalent of three tons of TNTThe impact, though unintentional, was…
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