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4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Here’s what scientists hope to learn

A 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh questions about lunar space junk. The school-bus-size rocket stage was expected to slam into the Moon's western limb, potentially kicking up a plume of lunar dust.

The Economic Times

No One Can Stop a SpaceX Rocket Hitting the Moon Today: What Happens at 5,400mph

A SpaceX rocket stage is set to crash into the Moon, creating a new crater and raising concerns about space debris management. NASA plans to observe the impact for scientific insights.

International Business Times UK

SpaceX rocket slams into the Moon – what we know

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Out-of-control SpaceX rocket believed to have smashed into the Moon

Collision hit with the power of three tons of TNT and will leave behind a visible crater on the lunar surface

The Independent UK

How astronaut Luca Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon

NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.

Euronews

School-bus-sized chunk of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the Moon

A school-bus-sized piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have smashed into the Moon on Wednesday, an unintentional collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a lunar crater. The impact is unlikely to be confirmed for several hours.

France 24

SpaceX rocket set to crash into the moon at seven times the speed of sound — but the 5,400 mph impact is entirely expected, and might even prove useful for NASA

A dead SpaceX upper stage is set to hit the Moon at 5,400 mph. Nobody planned it; everybody saw it coming, and two orbiters will be watching.

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When will the SpaceX rocket crash into the Moon?

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The Independent UK

3,900-kg SpaceX rocket to smash into the Moon on August 5: When and where to watch the rare impact from the US and Canada, why astronomers are tracking it and what happens next

A 3,900-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to slam into the Moon at around 2.43 km/s on August 5, creating a rare lunar impact that astronomers hope to capture. Here’s the exact impact time, where people in the US and Canada may be able to watch, and what…

The Economic Times

NASA hits major milestone for SpaceX Starship ahead of Artemis III Moon mission

NASA has completed crucial wind tunnel tests on SpaceX's Super Heavy V3 booster. These tests provide vital aerodynamic data for future lunar exploration missions. The Super Heavy booster is a key component for SpaceX's Starship launch system. NASA selected Starship as the Human Landing System for the Artemis program. Preparations…

The Economic Times

'A Preemptive Shield': Scientists Propose Moon Quarantine to Block Alien Species Contamination

Scientists propose a lunar quarantine for alien samples, suggesting a Moon-based biocontainment facility to prevent potential ecological threats from extraterrestrial organisms reaching Earth.

International Business Times UK

A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon with the force of three tons of TNT

Abandoned spacecraft will hit with the force of three tons of TNT and leave behind a hole in the lunar surface

The Independent UK

9,000 kmph: SpaceX junk is about to punch a hole in the Moon. Why scientists are happy

A piece of SpaceX rocket debris is set to crash into the Moon at nearly 9,000 kmph. Here's why scientists are interested in the impact and what it could reveal.

The Economic Times

The UK’s biggest solar eclipse for nearly 30 years is soon. Where is best to see it?

Everything you need to know as the sky goes dark in a rare event

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Rare solar eclipse to be twinned with meteor shower in night sky spectacular this month

Perseid meteor shower will peak on the same day as the Sun is covered by the Moon

International Business Times UK

'Aliens Would Turn Tail': Scottish Bagpipe Band Set To Blast Cosmic Tunes onto Lunar Surface

The Laidlaw Memorial Pipe Band from Banbury is collaborating with Lonestar Data Holdings to beam traditional Scottish bagpipe music to a lunar data centre, preserving cultural heritage in space.

The National (Scotland)

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket on 'high-speed collision course with the Moon'

A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the Moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago

Benzinga

Elon Musk Sees Humans on Mars in 5–7 Years — And He Has $112 Billion Riding on It

When it comes to a timeline for putting humans on Mars, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman have a difference of opinion. That could be due to a huge financial incentive for Musk.

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Euronews

Europe wants to be a strong partner of the US in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit.

International Business Times UK

NASA Reauthorisation Act Advances as Lawmakers Warn Us Cannot Lose Space Race to China

Republican congressmen are advocating for secure NASA funding as China advances its Moon landing plans. The NASA Reauthorisation Act of 2026, backed by bipartisan support, aims to maintain U.S. space leadership.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: 'Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to...' - inspiring quote by astronomer who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter teaches life lessons on curiosity, knowledge of our world and why humans can't fully control nature

Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: Galileo Galilei emphasized nature's relentless and unchangeable truths, which operate independently of human understanding. His profound message encourages humility and continuous learning in the face of vast scientific unknowns. Galileo's work transformed the study of motion and astronomy through observation and experimentation.

The Economic Times

In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once again

Most people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NACA, the agency that became NASA, in 1955. As a mathematician and computer programmer, she solved complex problems that supported advanced rocket systems. Her contributions later connected…

The Economic Times

In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happened

The US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and prestige to the Soviet Union. Physicist Leonard Reiffel led the study, with Carl Sagan modeling the detonation's effects. The plan was scrapped due to risks and a shift towards…

International Business Times UK

NASA Chief Says 'We Can't Do It Without Them': Why the 2028 Moon Landing Relies on SpaceX

NASA aims for a 2028 Moon landing, relying on SpaceX's engineering and financial prowess. Administrator Jared Isaacman highlights SpaceX's role in overcoming technical challenges and advancing space exploration.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make history

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dreaming big. Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. His life proved history is never truly finished for anyone. This journey encourages making the…

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