Falcon 9 stage to slam Moon at Mach 7

The mission, dubbed “Lunar Impact,” will use a controlled de‑orbit to guide the stage to a pre‑selected crater.

Engineers say the kinetic energy will equal roughly 1 kiloton of TNT, providing valuable data on high‑velocity impacts.

NASA is monitoring the event for potential scientific insights.

Critics question the environmental implications of adding debris to the lunar surface.