A SpaceX rocket stage is on a trajectory for an accidental collision with the moon next week. The Falcon 9 rocket component, previously abandoned in high-Earth orbit, is now drifting towards the lunar surface.
The impact is anticipated to occur at a speed of 5,400 mph, carrying an energy equivalent to 11.8 Gigajoules. Scientists have indicated they are uncertain about the precise outcomes or effects of this impending crash.
This event marks an unusual occurrence involving space debris. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
