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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted

A SpaceX rocket has crashed into the moon, and investors are watching the company's shares

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 20:29 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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What happened

The SpaceX rocket stage that has been drifting through space since 2022 has slammed into the moon. The impact occurred at a speed of 5,400 mph, or seven times the speed of sound. The rocket stage was predicted to collide with the moon, and scientists are certain that the impact has now occurred. The event has drawn attention to SpaceX's share price, which has been sliding.

Analysts have drawn a metaphor between the rocket's crash and the company's stock performance. According to AP News, scientists are certain that the rocket stage has impacted the moon as predicted. The rocket stage has been drifting through space since 2022, when it was used to launch a satellite. The stage failed to return to Earth and instead remained in orbit.

The stage's trajectory was predicted to intersect with the moon, leading to the collision. The impact is expected to create a small crater on the moon's surface. The exact size and location of the crater are not yet known.

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Questions people are asking

What was the speed of the SpaceX rocket stage upon impact?

The rocket stage impacted the moon at a speed of 5,400 mph, or seven times the speed of sound.

When did the SpaceX rocket stage launch?

The rocket stage launched in 2022.

What is the expected outcome of the impact?

The impact is expected to create a small crater on the moon's surface. The exact size and location of the crater are not yet known.

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