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· Thursday, August 6, 2026

Science & Environment

A SpaceX rocket part has crashed into the Moon, likely creating a new crater.

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Well-supported — high-quality sources agree

6 sources · 6 support

What we can confirm

Multiple reputable outlets report that a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the Moon on Aug. 5, 2026, and scientists expected it to create a small new crater. Later coverage says the impact was observed or imaged, reinforcing the event as real.

Sources

cbc.ca

A SpaceX rocket just crashed into the moon. Now, the race is on to get a look at the impact site

space.com

nytimes.com

bloomberg.com

Piece of SpaceX rocket the size of a school bus crashes into the moon

aljazeera.com

Scientists warn about space debris after huge SpaceX rocket part thought to have hit Moon

bbc.com

Checked August 6, 2026

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