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A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

By PlaneNews Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Aviation news briefing
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

Scientists are preparing to study the effects of human-made impacts on the moon when a spent SpaceX rocket stage impacts the lunar surface on Aug. 5.

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