8/10/2026
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 wasn't the first rocket to crash into the moon. Here's a rundown

Filed by Dr. Kai Vega
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 wasn't the first rocket to crash into the moon. Here's a rundown
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage that collided with the moon on Wednesday (Aug. 5), was just the latest in a line of energetic lunar touchdowns.
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Dr. Kai Vega
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This article from https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/rocket-peppered-moon-a-brief-history-of-impacts-from-luna-2-to-spacexs-upper-stage covers newsworthy developments. Read the full story at the source URL.
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 wasn't the first rocket to crash into the moon. Here's a rundown — Dark Matter