@negus.energy1: an upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon on August 5, 2026, after drifting in space for over a year. The unintentional impact happened near the Einstein Crater at roughly 5,400 mph, leaving a new crater on the lunar surface. [1, 2] Mission Background and Impact The spent upper stage launched in January 2025 to carry two commercial lunar landers. After completing its primary job, the 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) rocket part remained in a long orbit. Telescopes detected spectral lines of sodium and lithium gas from the debris plume confirming the collision. South Korea's Danuri spacecraft captured images of the aftermath. NASA confirmed the event posed zero danger to Earth.

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Saturday 08 August 2026 05:50:11 GMT