New Frontier Magazine
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Space Exploration

Covering humanity's push to the final frontier, from commercial spaceflight to the search for extraterrestrial life.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage impacting the Moon's far side, creating two distinct craters in the lunar regolith.
Space Exploration

SpaceX rocket impact creates new double crater on moon

On March 4, 2022, a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage, initially thought to be a single piece of space junk, slammed into the Moon's far side, unexpectedly carving not one, but two distinct crater

Daron Krikorian· Aug 19· 5 min read
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impacting the Moon's surface, creating a bright flash and a new crater.

SpaceX rocket stage impacted the Moon

Daron Krikorian · Aug 5
Editorial illustration for Starship Achieves Orbital Milestone Amidst Fiery End, Posing New Challenges for Artemis Lunar Program

Starship Achieves Orbital Milestone Amidst Fiery End, Posing New Challenges for Artemis Lunar Program

Daron Krikorian · Sep 29
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope positioned in orbit against a backdrop of a vibrant, star-filled galaxy, symbolizing its mission to discover exoplanets and study dark energy.

NASA Roman Telescope to Spot Exoplanets, Probe Dark Energy

Daron Krikorian · Aug 26
A NASA astronaut in a spacesuit stands on a desolate plain, gazing up at a Soyuz spacecraft descending through a colorful sunset sky, symbolizing a career's end.

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires following medical evacuation

Daron Krikorian · Aug 13
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on an unavoidable collision course with the Moon's surface, set against the backdrop of stars.

SpaceX rocket stage nears predictable moon collision

On August 5, 2026, a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage, hurtling at 5,400 mph, will smash into the Moon near Einstein Crater.

Daron Krikorian· Aug 3· 3 min
Vibrant Southern Lights captured from orbit by a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, showcasing the dynamic beauty of the aurora australis.

SpaceX Dragon Captures Southern Aurora Footage From Orbit

From 250 miles above Earth, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a timelapse of the Southern Lights, revealing a vibrant, swirling spectacle caused by an M1.

Daron Krikorian· Jun 9· 3 min