SpaceX rocket stage expected to crash into the moon
A spent SpaceX rocket section is projected to impact the moon at 8,700 km/h, raising concerns among scientists about space debris and surface disturbance.
A spent SpaceX rocket component is expected to collide with the moon on Wednesday at a velocity of approximately 8,700 kilometres per hour. The upper stage was originally launched in January last year to transport two lunar landers before drifting off its planned trajectory.
Experts noted that the impact could have been prevented had the rocket section been directed toward the sun following its mission. Instead, the uncontrolled collision is projected to carve out a new crater while generating a significant plume of dust and lunar rock debris.
The upcoming impact has raised concerns among scientific researchers regarding space debris and the potential disturbance of the lunar surface.
Sources: Sweden Herald.