SpaceX Falcon 9 Stage to Impact Moon Near Einstein Crater

A 4,000 kg Falcon 9 upper stage abandoned in orbit since January 2025 is projected to collide with the Moon on August 5 near Einstein crater at roughly 2:35 a.m. Eastern. The 12-meter-tall rocket body is expected to hit at high speed and create a visible crater. Observers have noted the event and suggested positioning cameras to capture the impact. The status remains a forecast based on orbital tracking with no post-impact confirmation reported in the sources.