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Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?

A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?

Published August 5, 2026, 9:13 PM
Updated August 6, 2026, 5:15 AM2.1K
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Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?

A new crater may have been made on the Moon after a SpaceX rocket was believed to have crashed into the surface.

The empty upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket was due to strike the Moon about 5,400mph (8,700km/h) on Wednesday 5 August.

However it could be days or even weeks we see any pictures - the BBC's science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why.

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