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Falcon

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Short description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Moon Full description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin , Lunar Module pilot, walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong , commander, took this photograph with a 70mm lunar surface camera. While astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin descended in the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the Moon, astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) "Columbia" in lunar orbit. Variations : The upper black band is an addition to the original photo, carried out for "reasons of balance". See the original photo and the explanation of the edit at NASA's website . In the expanded version of the photo, it is possible to see a horizontal white line at the top left (viewer's right) of the helmet. This is the base of the antenna that was cut in the original frame of the photo.

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Stray SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Collides with Moon, Offering Unique Scientific Opportunity

An accidental impact by a Falcon 9 rocket near the Einstein crater could provide valuable data for planetary geologists and future lunar missions.

Aug 5, 2026, 5:44 PM BBC World

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First stage of a Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1). The stage landed successfully after launching 11 Orbcomm OG-2 telecommunication satellites to Low Earth orbit.

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Defunct SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Part Expected to Impact Moon at Over 5,000 MPH

Scientists report that a discarded component of a Falcon 9 rocket may collide with the lunar surface at high velocity.

NPR News | Aug 2, 2026, 11:43 PM

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Discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage to Impact Moon at 5,400 MPH

A five-ton upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket is set to collide with the lunar surface near the Einstein crater, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study lunar impacts.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 4:45 AM

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SpaceX Rocket Segment Believed to Have Crashed into the Moon, Creating Lunar Crater

A segment of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January 2026, is thought to have impacted the Moon at high speed, posing no danger to Earth but expected to leave a new crater.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 7:32 AM

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SpaceX Rocket Stage to Crash into Moon at High Speed

A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to impact the lunar surface early Wednesday, creating a dust plume visible from Earth.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 5, 2026, 1:15 AM

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China Advances in Space Race with New Propellant Tank Dome Technologies

China signals breakthroughs in manufacturing critical rocket components, challenging the US in the race to the moon’s south pole.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:38 PM

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China Achieves First Controlled Recovery of Orbital-Class Rocket

The Long March 10B booster was successfully retrieved using a sea platform net, marking a milestone in China's reusable rocket development.

ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 9:48 AM

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Three-Year-Old Rescued Six Days After Venezuela Earthquakes Amid Widespread Crisis

A young boy was pulled alive from rubble in La Guaira state as Venezuela faces severe shortages, health risks, and rising tensions following devastating earthquakes.

BBC World | Jun 30, 2026, 8:20 PM

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