Falcon 9 Rocket to Collide with Moon This Summer
April 29, 2026 at 12:39
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- A Falcon 9 upper stage is set to impact the Moon
- The collision will occur on August 5 at 2:44 am ET
- Visibility from Earth may be too faint for observers
Astronomers report that the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, launched in early 2025, is on a collision course with the Moon. The impact is expected to occur on August 5 at 2:44 am ET (06:44 UTC), likely on the Moon's near side.
Bill Gray, a developer known for his Project Pluto software, detailed the 13.8-meter (45 feet) tall rocket's imminent strike. With no atmosphere on the Moon, the upper stage will continue intact upon impact.
While the lunar event will be visible from the eastern United States and parts of South America, Gray suggests that the strike's faintness will likely elude detection by Earth-based telescopes.
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