SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impacts the moon
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SpaceX
Moon (near Einstein Crater)
August 5, 2026
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, launched in January 2025, impacted the moon near Einstein Crater. Astronomers confirmed the impact via a debris plume detected by a telescope in Chile. SpaceX is coordinating with NASA to mitigate future lunar debris risks.
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