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Discarded SpaceX Rocket on Collision Course with Moon

A spent upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is on an uncontrolled trajectory and is expected to collide with the Moon. Scientists are anticipating the impact, which will create a new crater on the lunar surface.

31 Jul, 13:05 — 31 Jul, 17:57
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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon

Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on Wednesday A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago. The rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists – and sky gazers – are eager to observe. Continue reading...

By Associated Press

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

The rocket will unintentionally hit the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust that scientists are eager to observe.

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forbes1h ago

Dead SpaceX Rocket To Smash Into The Moon On Wednesday

A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will strike the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, creating a debris plume that may be visible from Earth.

By Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Drifting SpaceX Rocket On High-Speed Collision Course With Moon

The rocket's upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists - and skygazers - are eager to observe.

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aktualne-cz31 Jul, 09:25First to report

Měsíc čeká obří srážka. Raketa Elona Muska vytvoří nový kráter, odpočítávání už běží

4h later
The Guardian31 Jul, 13:05

Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon

2h later
dr-dk31 Jul, 14:55

Udtjent SpaceX-raket vil smadre ind i Månen på onsdag

n1-serbia31 Jul, 15:21

Potrošena raketa na putu da padne na Mesec, naučnici žele da vide kako će to izgledati

svenska-dagbladet31 Jul, 15:28

Musks raket nära krasch – på månen

2h later
index-hr31 Jul, 17:21

Odbačeni dio rakete SpaceX-a udarit će u Mjesec

observador31 Jul, 17:24

Restos de foguetão da SpaceX vão colidir com a Lua

cnbc31 Jul, 17:35

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

forbes31 Jul, 17:48

Dead SpaceX Rocket To Smash Into The Moon On Wednesday

ndtv31 Jul, 17:57Latest update

Drifting SpaceX Rocket On High-Speed Collision Course With Moon

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