On 2026 August 5, an upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, designated 2025-010D, is predicted to impact the moon.

This object, which has been orbiting Earth since its launch in 2025, was part of a mission that also carried the Blue Ghost and Hakuto-R lunar landers. While the Blue Ghost landed successfully, Hakuto-R crashed. The Falcon 9 upper stage, roughly the size of a five-story building, was propelled into a trajectory that would reach the moon after completing its primary mission.

Observations from asteroid surveys and amateur astronomers, totaling 1053 observations, have allowed for the prediction of this impact. The force of solar radiation pressure introduces some uncertainty, but the impact is expected around 06:34:32.9 UTC on August 5, 2026. This event, while of minor scientific interest and posing no danger, highlights concerns about space junk disposal.