Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:56am on 05 Aug 2026,Wednesday Science
A part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for months. The 4,000kg upper stage separated from the rocket after launch as planned but later entered an unintended path toward the lunar surface. Scientists are expected to confirm the impact using ground-based telescopes, as no live images of the event are available. NASA said the crash poses no risk to Earth and will provide valuable data to improve tracking of objects in space. Experts also say the incident highlights growing concerns about space debris and its effect on future space missions. (PC: BBC)
