A remnant of a SpaceX rocket is thought to have collided with the Moon, potentially creating a new crater. The object, which had been in orbit for years, was on an unintended trajectory towards the lunar surface.
While the exact identity of the space debris has not been officially confirmed by NASA or SpaceX, experts who track orbital objects have indicated that a Falcon 9 rocket booster, launched in 2015, is the most probable candidate. This particular booster's mission was to send a weather satellite into space. After completing its primary task, the rocket segment was left in orbit. Its trajectory was altered over time, leading to its eventual collision course with the Moon.
Astronomers have been closely observing the Moon for signs of impact. If a crater has indeed been formed, it would be the first documented instance of space debris causing a lunar impact. The event highlights the growing concern about space junk and its potential impact on celestial bodies.