World · 7 min read
The World Will Watch the Moon: SpaceX’s Rocket Set to Strike at 8,700 km/h
A Falcon 9 upper stage, drifting since January 2025, is expected to crash near the Einstein crater on August 5, 2026. Scientists are preparing to observe the plume and the new crater, while the event underscores the urgency of better tracking debris circulating between Earth and the Moon.