Part of a rocket crashed into the Moon - why this could threaten future lunar bases
An upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket recently crashed into the Moon, creating a new crater and highlighting the increasing problem of space junk. Unlike Earth, the Moon lacks an atmosphere to incinerate incoming debris, making all impacts, natural or human-made, a direct hit. This event underscores a growing threat to future lunar bases.
Image of the Moon taken during Nasa’s Artemis II mission in April 2026. Nasa Part of a rocket crashed into the Moon – why this could threaten future lunar bases Published: August 7, 2026 10:58am EDT https://theconversation.com/part-of-a-rocket-crashed-into-the-moon-why-this-could-threaten-future-lunar-bases-289267 https://theconversation.com/part-of-a-rocket-crashed-into-the-moon-why-this-could-threaten-future-lunar-bases-289267 Link copied Share article Share article
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