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SCIENCEAug 5 · 16:22 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGSJay Gray

SpaceX rocket debris believed to have crashed into the moon

NASA scientists believe a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris crashed into the moon at over 5,000 mph, creating an explosion and debris field. The incident, attributed to solar activity and gravity, highlights growing concerns about space junk, with over 170 million tracked debris pieces orbiting Earth. Former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe emphasized the need for a global strategy to address uncontrolled orbital debris.

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