Rocket on collision course with the moon ‘built by China not SpaceX’

Astronomers say mistake over object that is due to hit lunar surface in March highlights difficulties of deep space tracking

A rocket expected to crash into the moon in early March was built by China, not SpaceX, it has emerged.

A rocket will indeed strike the lunar surface on 4 March, but contrary to what had been announced, it was built not by Elon Musk's company, but by Beijing, experts now say.