SpaceX Rocket Hits Moon on Purpose | Newark News

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, weighing four tons, slammed into the Moon at 5,400 mph—creating a fresh crater near others. Originally launched in January 2025 to deliver a lander, the upper stage was intentionally left to drift, guided by solar energy and lunar gravity. Scientists see this as a smart, controlled experiment: by knowing exactly where and how fast it hit, they can study impact mechanics and compare them to billions of years of natural meteor strikes. Though invisible to the naked eye, the crater is a new scar on the Moon—a reminder of humanity’s growing presence in space and how our missions, even unintended, reshape our cosmic neighborhood. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0576905b56a31d55