Why A SpaceX Rocket Is About To Crash Into The Moon | 10 News+

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A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is about to collide with the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. The four-tonne upper stage will hit the lunar surface at almost 8,700km/h, creating a new crater. There’s no danger to Earth, but scientists say the impact could provide new insights into the Moon, while highlighting the growing challenge of space junk. Astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker explains what the collision means and what scientists hope to learn. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10NewsPlus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10newsplus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10newsplus/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/tennewsplus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tWZ6sIJTQ2WHgYdjgaAA7?si=cb30d7fd3d3541fa 10 News+ airs at 6pm on Monday to Friday and at 6:30pm on Sunday on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news/ or https://youtube.com/live/nrLPqtJI-MY?feature=share 10 News+ is based in