# South Korean Moon Orbiter Spots SpaceX Rocket Crash Site

A South Korean lunar orbiter has captured images of the impact site where a SpaceX rocket stage crashed into the Moon. The finding confirms the location of the debris field from the unintended collision, offering a rare look at a fresh lunar impact. This helps scientists better understand impact processes on the Moon.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583782-spacex-crash-site-on-moon-revealed-by-south-korean-orbiter/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:04:40 +0000

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/first-images-spacex-rocket-moon-crater/) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000