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

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

Its trajectory underscores a growing concern about the increasing amount of debris in Earth's orbit and beyond

31 Jul, 15:40

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…

31 Jul, 13:05

Discarded SpaceX rocket set for 5,400mph collision with the moon

A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon, with the explosive impact expected to be equivalent to three tons of TNT.

31 Jul, 13:38