A discarded SpaceX rocket is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, after spending more than a year drifting through space. Travelling at roughly 5,400mph, the rocket is predicted to carve out a new crater on the lunar surface and send a cloud of dust into space, giving scientists a rare opportunity to study the impact. Researchers say that the ‘accidental’ crash also underscores the growing problem of space debris and the need for better management of objects left in orbit. #spacex #rocket #space #moon #science