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A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Marcia Dunn, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this incident, including its implications for space debris, can be found through KSAT 12, a local news source.
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 high speed, near a specific crater on the moon's surface. While the event may be observable from certain parts of the world, details about visibility from San Antonio are not available. Further information about this incident, including its implications for space debris, can be found through KSAT 12, a local news source.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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…
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