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Part of SpaceX rocket believed to have struck Moon

Part of SpaceX rocket believed to have struck Moon
BBC Science Wednesday 05 August 2026, 15:41 UTC 1 min read
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A stray SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a crater

A stray SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a crater
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