- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage from January 2025 is projected to accidentally crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026.
- The impact may not be visible from Earth; NASA considers it very difficult to see, though experts debate whether a dust cloud could be illuminated by the Sun.
- The debris piece weighs about four tonnes and travels at over two kilometers per second.
- This unplanned collision highlights the growing issue of space debris; a similar incident occurred four years ago involving a Chinese rocket stage.