science8,700 kmThe impact, expected at nearly 8,700 km/h, should create a crater visible by telescope✓ Confirmed · 7 sources

SpaceX: A Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash on the Moon

An upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will crash into the Moon.

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The impact, expected at nearly 8,700 km/h, should create a crater visible by telescope.

This accidental event raises questions about space debris.

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L'impact créera un nouveau cratère lunaire, offrant une opportunité d'étude pour les scientifiques. Cet événement souligne les défis de la gestion des débris spatiaux.

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