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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

A SpaceX rocket's debris has crashed into the Moon, captured by satellites from South Korea and China.

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 21:31 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 11:24 UTC

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What happened

The Moon has been struck by debris from a SpaceX rocket. The South Korean space agency has released before-and-after images of the impact site.

A Chinese satellite captured video of the debris crashing into the Moon. The debris will remain on the Moon's surface.

The crash is the first known instance of space junk hitting the Moon.

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Questions people are asking

What is the significance of the SpaceX rocket debris crash on the Moon?

The crash is the first known instance of space junk hitting the Moon. It highlights the growing issue of space debris and the need for better management of objects in orbit.

Which satellites captured the SpaceX rocket debris crash on the Moon?

The South Korean satellite Danuri captured before-and-after images of the impact site. A Chinese satellite captured video of the debris crashing into the Moon.

Where did the SpaceX rocket debris crash on the Moon?

The debris crashed into the Moon's Hertzsprung crater.

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