Scientists say a wayward SpaceX rocket hit the moon as predicted - AP News
Scientists say a wayward SpaceX upper stage likely struck the moon near Einstein Crater after drifting off course for a year.
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“Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted - AP News”
Scientists say a wayward SpaceX rocket hit the moon as predicted - AP News
Key points
- SpaceX rocket upper stage likely collided with the moon after drifting off course for a year.
- Collision described as inevitable by space tracking experts, with potential crater near Einstein Crater observed.
- Blue Ghost and Resilience were launched Jan. 15, 2025, with Resilience wrecked yet Blue Ghost successful.
- NASA and international efforts aim to observe the impact crater via Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter next week.
- Experts caution increased lunar traffic as NASA plans Artemis missions and private firms push to lunar surface.
Other reports
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Scientists say a wayward SpaceX upper stage likely struck the moon near Einstein Crater after drifting off course for a year.