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SpaceX rocket crashes into the Moon creating a new crater

A SpaceX rocket component has crashed into the Moon after losing control, creating a new crater and releasing a cloud of lunar dust. The incident has renewed discussions about the growing issue of space debris and the management of abandoned spacecraft parts. According to available data, the object......

SpaceX rocket stage set for controlled impact on the Moon, offering valuable scientific insights

A Falcon 9 upper stage launched by SpaceX is expected to collide with the Moon after remaining in a distant orbit following a lunar mission. The impact is anticipated to create a new crater on the lunar surface while providing scientists with an opportunity to study the effects of high-speed collisions......

Rare space event as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to hit the Moon

A discarded upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, creating a rare opportunity for astronomers to observe the effects of a human-made object striking the lunar surface. The rocket stage has been traveling in an elongated orbit around Earth for months......

NASA launches pioneering orbital rescue mission to save aging Swift telescope

NASA has successfully launched an unprecedented robotic mission aimed at extending the life of one of its retired space observatories by relocating it to a safer orbit, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of orbital servicing technologies. After several postponements caused by poor weather......

New drone fragments found near Ukraine border in eastern Romania

New fragments of a drone have been discovered in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border, the Romanian Ministry of Defence confirmed on Sunday, amid ongoing security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine. According to officials, the debris was found between the localities of Luncavița and Văcăreni......

Drone debris from Iranian interceptions strikes buildings across Dubai

Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck the facade of Oracle's building at Dubai Internet City early Saturday morning as the Gulf conflict entered its fifth week with no sign of abatement. Dubai's Media Office confirmed the incident in a post on X, describing it as a "minor incident"......

Drone images reveal hole in Fukushima reactor vessel

Tiny drones deployed inside a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have captured the first clear images of the bottom of Unit 3’s pressure vessel, revealing a large hole in the thick steel structure and hanging masses believed to be melted nuclear fuel. The footage,......

Satellite mega-constellations raise climate and ozone concerns

The rapid expansion of satellite constellations in low Earth orbit is drawing increasing concern from the scientific community. Researchers warn that the routine incineration of decommissioned satellites as they reenter the atmosphere could alter Earth’s climate and threaten the ozone layer. As......

Missile debris confirms US drone strike in Venezuela

Debris from a missile bearing unmistakable US military markings has emerged in Venezuela's Alta Guajira region, offering concrete evidence for President Donald Trump's claim that American forces targeted a site on Venezuelan soil last month. The fragments, labeled with "WARNING" and......