Used SpaceX rocket could crash into the moon's Einstein crater this summer, report predicts
A discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2025 is predicted to collide with the moon on August 5, 2026, near the Einstein crater on the border of the moon's near and far sides. The impact poses no danger to Earth or active spacecraft but highlights concerns about the management of space debris. Scientists may study the resulting crater for minor scientific insights, though the impact flash will likely be too faint to observe from Earth.
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Space Space Exploration Used SpaceX rocket could crash into the moon's Einstein crater this summer, report predicts Part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is likely to crash into the moon this summer, a new report finds. It poses no danger, but does highlight a worrying trend. By Brandon Specktor published 29 April 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching with a payload of satellites in June, 2024. (Image credit: PATRICK T.
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