Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
Astrobitica
August 5, 2026 (Last updated: August 5, 2026) 1 minute read
A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported.
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