Space Debris

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on an unavoidable collision course with the Moon's surface, set against the backdrop of stars.

SpaceX rocket stage nears predictable moon collision

On August 5, 2026, a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage, hurtling at 5,400 mph, will smash into the Moon near Einstein Crater.

Daron Krikorian·August 3, 2026

Futuristic space traffic control center with holographic displays showing satellites and debris, highlighting automated collision avoidance.

Space Exploration

Automating Space Collision Avoidance in 2026

In 2026, with thousands of active satellites and countless pieces of debris hurtling through space, the European Space Agency's Collision Risk Estimation and Automated Mitigation (CREAM) project, laun

Daron Krikorian·July 9, 2026