Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted

Scientists have confirmed that a wayward SpaceX rocket collided with the moon on Wednesday, exactly as predicted. The rocket, which had been drifting off course for the past year, was originally launched to transport a pair of lunar landers.

The impact occurred at a speed of 5,400 mph (8,700 kph). The confirmation marks the conclusion of the rocket's uncontrolled trajectory through space following its initial mission.