Forecast: SpaceX rocket debris could slam into the Moon’s Einstein crater this summer
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A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage launched in 2025 is predicted to crash into the Moon’s Einstein crater around Aug. 5, 2026, likely at about 2:44 a.m. EDT; the impact would create a new crater of scientific interest but poses no danger to Earth or existing spacecraft.
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