A lunar crater created by a SpaceX rocket impact identified

An upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket hit the Moon in 2026, creating a new crater.

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Images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, taken on August 11 and 12, confirm the impact.

This event reignites the debate on space debris and its management.

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