Did a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon? Crash Details
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- A spent SpaceX rocket was on a collision course with the moon, and skywatchers across several continents stayed up to catch the moment. Here's what we know about the Falcon 9 crash.S1
- A leftover piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket likely slammed into the surface of the moon early Wednesday, about 18 months after being sent into orbit.S2
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Did a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon? Crash Details
A spent SpaceX rocket was on a collision course with the moon, and skywatchers across several continents stayed up to catch the moment. Here's what we know about the Falcon 9 crash…
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Stray Piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Slams Into the Moon
A leftover piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket likely slammed into the surface of the moon early Wednesday, about 18 months after being sent into orbit.
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Published Aug 5, 2026
What to know
- A spent SpaceX rocket was on a collision course with the moon, and skywatchers across several continents stayed up to catch the moment. Here's what we know about the Falcon 9 crash.S1
- A leftover piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket likely slammed into the surface of the moon early Wednesday, about 18 months after being sent into orbit.S2
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