
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Part Crashes into Moon, Creates New Crater
A segment of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket impacted the Moon at high speed on August 5th, creating a new crater. This event offers a rare opportunity for scientists to study lunar impacts.
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A segment of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket impacted the Moon at high speed on August 5th, creating a new crater. This event offers a rare opportunity for scientists to study lunar impacts.

A discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the far side of the Moon, creating a new crater. Scientists hope to learn more about the Moon's subsurface from the impact.
A spent SpaceX rocket is projected to collide with the Moon next week, an event experts are tracking due to its unusual nature. The collision involves a Falcon 9 rocket booster that has been in space for seven years.
A segment of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon next week. Scientists are tracking the trajectory of the space debris.

A part of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon on August 5, 2026, near the Einstein crater, with scientists preparing for this rare observation.

British space biotechnology startup Mass Balance has launched its first mission, MB-X1, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, deploying an autonomous laboratory to study proteins that cause serious diseases.

A Romanian firm is leading a cybersecurity satellite mission for the European Space Agency (ESA), which was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

China has successfully launched its new Long March 12B rocket, described as Falcon 9-like, in a surprise debut mission.
A portion of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is reportedly on an uncontrolled trajectory that will result in a collision with the moon. Scientists are tracking the debris and its potential impact.
SpaceX has reportedly spent over $15 billion on its ambitious Starship program, aiming to revolutionize space travel with airline-like rocketry, significantly outpacing the investment in its Falcon 9 rocket.

China's most powerful private rocket, Tianlong 3, failed shortly after launch, dealing a significant blow to the country's plans to compete with SpaceX in the global satellite internet race.

The Aristotle University's PeakSat, the first nanosatellite designed and built by undergraduate students in Greece, is ready for launch, marking a significant milestone for the Greek academic community, with its launch scheduled to coincide with a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission.
Construction of the supports for Poland's highest flyover has been completed in the Podkarpacie region. The pillars of the structure, which is part of the S19 expressway section Babica-Jawornik, have reached 80 meters in height.
The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

Scientists have measured the pollution caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that crashed to Earth last year, linking it to a plume of polluting lithium.
Fortune provides a collection of articles, insights, and updates related to the Falcon 9 rocket, spanning multiple pages of coverage.

A discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon, creating a new crater that scientists will monitor. The impact is expected to occur at a speed of over 8,000 kilometers per hour.

A spent upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon at high speed, estimated at 5,400 mph (8,700 kph), near the Einstein Crater. Scientists are anticipating the impact, which is expected to occur on Wednesday and leave a fresh crater.

The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon in August near the Einstein crater, with the impact potentially visible from Earth via telescopes.

Experts are tracking the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January, which is now on an unstoppable trajectory to impact the Moon. Assessments are underway to determine if the eventual collision will be visible from Earth.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched early Thursday morning, July 9, marking its record 36th flight.

SpaceX has successfully launched the first commercial satellite powered by a nuclear energy source into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket.

A Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched supplies to the International Space Station, with its first stage returning to Earth and landing vertically at the launch site to reduce costs.

Foxconn has successfully launched its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This marks a further step in the company's expansion into space technology.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, creating a visible, cloud-like figure in the sky that caused confusion and concern among residents in Fresno and surrounding areas.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched the Transporter-16 mission from Vandenberg, deploying multiple small satellites into orbit.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled from Vandenberg, with details provided on where to view the event.
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Scientists have measured the pollution caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that crashed to Earth last year, linking the fireball to a plume of polluting lithium.
A recent SpaceX Falcon 9 launch for Starlink satellites created a colorful spectacle in the predawn sky, captivating observers.

A four-tonne segment of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have impacted the Moon, with scientists awaiting imagery to confirm the collision and the potential creation of a new crater. The rocket part had been in a chaotic orbit for seven years after completing its mission.

A defunct upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon on Wednesday, creating a new crater. Scientists and amateur astronomers are closely monitoring the event, which is expected to offer valuable lessons and has also prompted discussions about the legal implications of altering celestial bodies.
SpaceX has secured a $1.6 billion contract from the US Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 rocket launches. This significant order will support various missions for the Space Force.

SpaceX successfully launched a groundbreaking mission to service satellites, deploying a drone equipped with three-meter long robotic arms aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
A detached upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon in early August. This unplanned impact is being monitored by astronomers.

SpaceX has successfully launched the first commercial satellite powered by a nuclear energy source into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket.

Aleš Svoboda is set to become the second Czech in history to travel to space, with a mission to the International Space Station planned for next year. He will be launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in a Dragon capsule as part of the "Czech Way to Space" project.

Scientists predict that a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster will collide with the Moon at 5,400 miles per hour. Experts indicate that this impact is unlikely to affect Chinese moon landers.
A mysterious luminous vortex was observed in the skies over Belgium and Poland, identified as the deorbitation of a Falcon 9 rocket.

Beijing-based rocket developer Space Pioneer announced the failure of the inaugural launch of its reusable Tianlong-3 rocket. This incident highlights the significant challenges faced by manufacturers in the reusable rocket industry.

A Romanian communications satellite named EMISAR, developed through a collaboration between the private sector, state institutions, and universities, is being launched into Earth's orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwaa-Manu confirmed that Ghana’s Dassault Falcon 900 presidential jet is back in the country and in good condition following routine servicing in France.
A recent SpaceX Falcon 9 launch was observed streaking across the sky, reportedly leaving 30 kilograms of lithium in its wake, raising environmental concerns.

Scientists have measured the pollution caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that crashed to Earth last year, linking the fireball to a plume of polluting lithium.