New Frontier Magazine

Moon

3 articles

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·August 19, 2026
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impacting the Moon's surface, creating a bright flash and a new crater.
Space Exploration

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