NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon
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NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon

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NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured images of a new crater on the Moon, formed by the impact of a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage. The impact occurred on August 5th, stemming from a launch earlier this year, and LRO documented the resulting changes to the lunar surface between August 11th and 12th.

The crater was created when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impacted the lunar surface following its January 2025 launch of the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) was able to capture a series of images documenting the event. The images were taken between August 11 and 12.

According to NASA, the images provide new details about the impact. The agency did not specify the size of the crater, but confirmed that LRO successfully imaged the new feature. The mission highlights LRO’s continued ability to observe and document changes on the Moon, providing valuable data for lunar studies and future missions.

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