A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the moon on Aug. 5, 2026, highlighting risks for future lunar infrastructure. The impact was captured by South Korea's Danuri orbiter and NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Experts warn that high-velocity ejecta poses a genuine hazard to surface habitats and astronauts as permanent lunar bases are established.
SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights lunar settlement risks
Source: Space