A Lunar Collision of Unintended Consequences The impending collision between a SpaceX rocket segment and the Moon's surface serves as a stark reminder that the universe still holds surprises.
What was intended to be a routine disposal of space debris has taken on a life of its own, with scientists and amateur stargazers eager to witness the spectacle.
The upper stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, weighing approximately 8,800 pounds, is expected to slam into the Moon's northern hemisphere near the Einstein Crater at 2:35am Eastern time.