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

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, comparable to a five-storey building, is set to crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026, creating a new crater.