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A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Marcia Dunn | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway People in the eastern United States, Canada, and South America may be able to observe this event.
In the coming days, a significant event is expected to occur on the moon. A rocket stage is heading towards a collision, which will create a crater and debris. This outcome is a result of a launch that took place over a year ago.
The impact is predicted to happen at a very high speed, and it will be visible from certain parts of the world. People in the eastern United States, Canada, and South America may be able to observe this event. Further details about this incident are available from space experts and tracking sources, including information about the potential effects of increasing space debris.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the coming days, a significant event is expected to occur on the moon. A rocket stage is heading towards a collision, which will create a crater and debris. This outcome is a result of a launch…
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