# Chinese Long March 3 and Long March 5

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-05**: Lunar Crash — The discarded second stage impacts the lunar surface near Einstein Crater, expected to take place on this date.
- **2026**: Falcon 9 Launch — SpaceX Falcon 9 launches two unmanned landers to the Moon; the second stage is discarded after completing its translunar injection burn and begins drifting.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Falcon 9 Stage to Hit Moon Aug. 5, Exposing Deep Space Debris Blind Spot
2026-08-05 00:43:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The uncontrolled impact of a SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage on the Moon on August 5 underscores the lack of tracking and mitigation frameworks for space debris beyond Earth orbit. As lunar exploration accelerates, unplanned crashes could threaten future orbiters and surface infrastructure.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/falcon-9-stage-moon-crash-aug5-space-junk

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