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Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences' Steven A. Hauck weighs in on SpaceX rocket stage’s planned lunar impact

Media | July 22, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Elon Musk SpaceX Rocket Is Set To Crash Into the Moon—What You Need To Know

Newsweek: Steven A. Hauck II, professor and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, said the SpaceX rocket stage’s planned lunar impact offers a rare scientific opportunity. He noted that studying the impact of flash and debris could help scientists better understand small asteroids, the moon’s properties, and future planetary impacts, while posing no danger to Earth.