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NASA to Observe Lunar Impact of Falcon 9 Upper Stage
NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission set to impact the Moon near craters Einstein and Bell. The event is being monitored for scientific purposes.
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Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the Einstein and Bell craters. The impact poses no danger to Earth and NASA scientists are planning to colle
2026-08-04 20:00 UTC