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SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage Impacts Moon, Creating 20‑27 m Crater
A 4‑ton Falcon 9 upper stage struck the Moon on Aug 5, forming a 20‑27 m crater and releasing lithium‑rich dust, prompting new lunar impact studies.
Wayward SpaceX Rocket Impacts Moon After Year-Long Drift, Confirmed by Chilean Telescope
A stray SpaceX upper stage collided with the Moon at 5,400 mph, producing a sodium‑lithium plume detected by Chile’s Very Large Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage to Impact Moon Tonight: Can Observers See the Ejecta Plume?
A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage will strike the Moon tonight, and astronomers hope a brief ejecta plume may be visible from Earth.
Three mind-blowing space facts: lunar dinosaur fossils, planets between Earth and Moon, Sun’s roar
Explore three astonishing space facts: possible dinosaur fossils on the Moon, all planets fitting between Earth and Moon, and the Sun’s deafening roar.
Falcon 9 Upper Stage to Impact Moon on Aug 5 2026: How Solar Activity and Gravity Altered Its Orbit
On Aug 5, 2026 the 4,000‑kg Falcon 9 upper stage will strike the Moon, carving a ~27‑m crater after solar activity nudged it onto a lunar path.
How Musk and Bezos Are Driving NASA’s Moon Race Against China, According to CNN’s New Documentary
CNN’s new documentary reveals how Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are shaping NASA’s lunar push amid growing competition with China.
Apollo 15’s Historic First Televised Lunar Liftoff on August 2 1971
On Aug 2 1971 Apollo 15 televised its lunar module liftoff, marking the first live TV broadcast from the Moon.
Astronomers Reveal Asteroid Nysa Is Likely a Contact Trinary with a Small Moon
Images from the Large Binocular and Very Large Telescopes show asteroid Nysa likely has three joined lobes and a tiny moon.
Chang'e-6 Samples Show Earth's Magnetosphere Slows Solar Wind on Moon's Near Side
Analysis of Chang'e-6 lunar regolith reveals Earth's magnetosphere reduces solar‑wind speed on the Moon's near side, leaving distinct noble‑gas signatures.
NASA’s Artemis III Lander Test Sets Stage for 2028 Crew Moon Landing
NASA’s 2027 Artemis III lander test will validate docking and descent operations, boosting safety for the agency’s first crewed Moon landing in 2028.
Lunar Interior Holds Chemically Bound Water, New Analyses Reveal Deep Hydration
New high‑precision analyses of Apollo samples show most lunar water is locked in minerals deep inside the Moon, reshaping ideas of its formation.
NASA Seeks Volunteers for Moon and Mars Simulation
NASA recruits volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation.
NASA's ERNEST Prototype Demonstrates Autonomous Navigation for Future Lunar and Martian Missions
NASA's ERNEST rover prototype completed a 16-mile autonomous trek in the California desert, showcasing advanced AI and mobility for future lunar and Mars exploration. This technology aims to enable…