Astronomy

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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

An 8,800-pound piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched years ago, slammed into the Moon on August 5, creating a new crater near the Einstein and Bell craters.

Daron Krikorian·August 5, 2026

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

Space Exploration

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·August 3, 2026

The Euclid telescope's detailed visible-light image of the Milky Way's galactic center, showing millions of stars and nebulae.

Space Exploration

Euclid Telescope Reveals Most Detailed Visible-Light Image of Milky Way's Center

A new mosaic image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge, released by the European Space Agency (ESA) on June 24, 2026, contains more than 60 million individual stars, according to EarthSky , revealing a

Daron Krikorian·June 29, 2026

Vibrant Southern Lights captured from orbit by a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, showcasing the dynamic beauty of the aurora australis.

Space Exploration

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·June 9, 2026