SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon after drifting off course

(KTLA) – A discarded SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon late Tuesday night after drifting through space for more than a year, leaving behind what scientists believe is a fresh impact crater and a plume of debris.

The “school bus” sized Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage struck the lunar surface around 2:35 p.m. EDT at about 5,400 mph — which is about 7 times the speed of sound, according to multiple reports. While no one directly witnessed the collision, scientists said there is little doubt the rocket reached the moon as predicted.

The rocket’s upper stage launched from Florida on Jan. 15, 2025, carrying two spacecraft bound for the moon, according to The Associated Press. After releasing them, the rocket stage........

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