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SpaceX rocket booster is on a 5,400-mph collision course with the moon, expected to leave crater 16 feet deep

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 6:28 PM EDT / CBS News

SpaceX rocket booster is on a 5,400-mph collision course with the moon, expected to leave crater 16 feet deep

TL;DR

  • A SpaceX rocket booster is on a collision course with the moon.
  • The booster is traveling at 5,400 mph.
  • The impact is expected to create a crater 16 feet deep.