impact on moon

Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground?

By Tereza Pultarova Published 14 August 26

We need rules to prevent space companies from dumping their old rockets onto the moon's surface in the future, experts say.

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

By Leonard David Published 14 August 26

A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor.

SpaceX rocket's impact crater on the moon spied by Korean lunar orbiter (photos)

By Mike Wall Published 6 August 26

South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter has spied the crater that a SpaceX rocket blasted out when it slammed into the moon on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon this week. Why is it on a collision course?

By Mike Wall Published 3 August 26

The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon early Wednesday morning (Aug. 5). Here's what put it on this kamikaze course.

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon this week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect

By Leonard David Published 30 July 26

Scientists are preparing to study the effects of human-made impacts on the moon when a spent SpaceX rocket stage impacts the lunar surface on Aug. 5.

Moon Crash Scene Investigation Tonight: See Telescope Views of Meteorite Impact

By Miriam Kramer Published 22 May 13

Watch a webcast showing views of the moon's fresh, new meteorite impact site.