# SpaceX Falcon 9 stage believed to crash into Moon 2026-08-06T11:46:20+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A spent upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 is believed to have struck the Moon on Wednesday at about 8,700 kmph, after travelling through space for months. The roughly 14-metre section launched two lunar landers in January 2025 and was left in orbit after completing its job. The suspected impact occurred near the Einstein crater, but scientists are waiting for proof from telescopes and lunar spacecraft. NASA said the collision poses no danger to Earth. South Korea’s Danuri orbiter and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter may help locate a new crater by comparing before-and-after images. The impact could help researchers study lunar craters, dust and debris. The Hindu Times reports SpaceX and NASA are discussing ways to prevent similar incidents. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: lunar missions, Moon, rocket debris, space safety, SpaceX Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/four-tonne-spacex-rocket-stage-believed-to-hit-moon/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/four-tonne-spacex-rocket-stage-believed-to-hit-moon/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.