SpaceX Space Junk Could Crash Into the Moon in August, Scientist Says
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage launched in January 2025 is projected to strike the Moon on Aug. 5, 2026.
The predicted impact point is near the Moon’s western limb, close to crater Einstein.
The tracking report was flagged by Bill Gray of Project Pluto and underscores growing orbital debris concerns.
The case highlights risks for future lunar missions as more launch hardware accumulates in Earth orbit.
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