Phys.org SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into the moon Astrobitica August 5, 2026 (Last updated: August 5, 2026) 1 minute read 0 comments A piece of a SpaceX rocket weighing four tonnes (4.4 tons) was believed to have unintentionally crashed into the moon on Wednesday, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts This post was originally published on this site Post navigation Previous: Finding room in Starlink’s shadowNext: Astronomers witness the strange final moments of a massive star’s supernova death (video) Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type in the text displayed above Δ Related Stories Phys.org History, not age, determines the genomic importance of ancient trees Astrobitica August 12, 2026 0 Phys.org Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts’ exposure in solar storms, study suggests Astrobitica August 12, 2026 0 Phys.org Oxytocin nudges distrustful men to invest 15% more in anonymous trust game Astrobitica August 12, 2026 0
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