Space junk on collision course with the moon likely a Chinese rocket – experts
by Associated Press from Science | The Guardian on (#5WNW1)
Space junk to smash into the far side of the moon at 5,800mph on Friday and it may take weeks, even months, to confirm the impact
The moon is about to get walloped by 3 tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several semi-tractor-trailers.
The leftover rocket will smash into the far side of the moon at 5,800mph (9,300km/h) on Friday, away from telescopes' prying eyes. It may take weeks, even months, to confirm the impact through satellite images.
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