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SpaceX Rocket Stage to Crash into Moon
A defunct upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon on Wednesday, creating a new crater. Astronomers are closely monitoring the event, which is expected to offer valuable lessons.
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NPRHigh16h ago
Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.
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A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon on Wednesday, and astronomers will be watching closely
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, telescopes around the world will try to capture something never seen from Earth: an old rocket slamming into the moon's daylight side.
Read full article →jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound
The impact will occur on the side of the Moon facing Earth and could raise a cloud of dust and rock fragments that may remain visible through sensitive telescopes for several minutes.
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First report: NPR · 2 Aug, 23:38|Full coverage: 7 · 15h|Window: 15h
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