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ScienceApr 29, 2026

A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound

A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound
Image source: Ars Technica Space
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The object will be traveling at 2.43 km a second, or 5,400 mph, upon impact.

The Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage is 13.

Astronomers say the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket that launched in early 2025 will strike the Moon later this summer, likely on the near side of the Moon.

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