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SpaceX rocket debris believed to have crashed into the moon
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jay Gray , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The remnants of a Falcon 9 rocket are believed to have slammed into the moon's surface, creating a debris field.
NASA scientists suspect that debris from a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the moon. The remnants of a Falcon 9 rocket are believed to have slammed into the moon's surface, creating a debris field. The crash is thought to have occurred at a high speed, with the rocket segment weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.
It had been drifting off course for about a year after being launched by SpaceX. Further details about the incident are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including the circumstances that led to the rocket going off course and the potential impact of the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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