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Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon

Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
NPR News Sunday 02 August 2026, 23:38 UTC By Chandelis Duster 1 min read
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A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.(Image credit: John Raoux)

A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.

(Image credit: John Raoux)

SpaceX Falcon 9 (ORG) Falcon (ORG) John Raoux (PERSON)
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