Images show 30-meter crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 crash at Einstein crater

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On August 5, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the Moon, leaving a 30-meter crater, as confirmed by satellite images. South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter photographed the impact site near Einstein crater, releasing images Thursday. The debris field darkened the terrain. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will analyze the area next week. The collision occurred at 8,700 km/h. The Falcon 9 launched in January 2025 carrying lunar landers. After detaching, solar activity and gravitational forces sent the spent stage toward the Moon. Similar impacts occur roughly every six days.


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