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A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
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· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway The impact is predicted to occur at a speed of 5,400 mph, with the best views available in the eastern US, Canada, and parts of South America.
A SpaceX rocket is currently on a collision course with the moon. The rocket's upper stage is expected to slam into the moon, creating a crater and sending up debris. This event is a result of the rocket drifting after launching lunar landers over a year ago.
The impact is predicted to occur at a speed of 5,400 mph, with the best views available in the eastern US, Canada, and parts of South America. Further details about this incident, including the expected time and location of impact, are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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