SpaceX Rocket Becomes Lunar Junk | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 2m

A SpaceX rocket upper stage, launched in January 2025, has officially become space junk on the moon after a year-long drift ended with a one-way crash into lunar soil. Though no direct visual proof exists yet, scientists are confident it struck near Einstein Crater, likely breaking apart and kicking up debris. This incident underscores the growing problem of space debris as missions from the U.S. and China increasingly populate the moon’s orbit. Experts warn we’re likely missing other similar impacts, calling it a cosmic bumper car game with expensive spacecraft. SpaceX is collaborating with…