SpaceX Rocket Debris Confirmed to Have Struck Lunar Surface

A discarded SpaceX rocket, which had been adrift for a year after launching lunar landers, impacted the Moon as predicted on August 5, 2026. Astronomers in Chile confirmed the collision by observing a debris plume, providing definitive evidence of the lunar crash. This event marks a rare, confirmed instance of human-made space debris impacting a celestial body, offering insights into orbital mechanics and lunar impacts.