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New NASA images show massive 60-foot crater created when SpaceX Falcon 9 stage hit the Moon

NASA released new photographs of the SpaceX rocket crater on the Moon. These images were captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. The crater measures approximately 60 feet across and less than 10 feet deep. Scientists are studying the disturbed lunar dust and underlying material. South Korea's Danuri orbiter also…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Nasa photos show moon crater carved by SpaceX rocket collision

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

World Photography Day: How NASA imagery has shaped our understanding of the Earth, the universe and existence

This World Photography Day we look at some of the most iconic images captured by the US space agency, which have taught us about our very existence and place in the cosmos

Digital Camera World · Aug 19

NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna but run out of time for replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and first female French spacewalker Sophie Adenot removed a failed antenna but ran out of time to install its replacement at the International Space Station, Aug. 18, 2026.

Space · Aug 18

Starship lives! SpaceX craft arrives at Christmas Island after 24-day ocean ordeal

After Starship's test launch and splashdown last month, SpaceX recovery teams have successfully tugged the vehicle through a turbulent stretch of the Indian Ocean and arrived at calmer waters off the coast of Christmas Island.

Space · Aug 18

Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkable

Astrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ninety years ago. Extreme magnetic fields force the quantum vacuum to act like a physical prism. X-ray photons refract as they pass through invisible subatomic fluctuations. This groundbreaking study provides concrete observational evidence…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Hydrogen-powered 'rocket car' tops 400 mph in record-breaking test (video)

The JCB Hydromax vehicle averaged more than 400 mph during two runs in Utah last week, becoming the fastest hydrogen-powered car in history.

Space · Aug 18

“Jellyfish” Spotted In NASA Mars Photo Sparks Frenzy As People Dig For Explanation

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this. We'd better start the evacuation.”

Bored Panda · Aug 18

Hubble, James Webb Space Telescope team up to capture the 'Black Eye Galaxy' | Space photo of the day for Aug. 18, 2026

The "Black Eye Galaxy" is captured in a gorgeous new composite image from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

Space · Aug 18

Washington's suburbs spread across Maryland, but a NASA image shows green corridors still woven through the urban landscape

Greenbelt Park, established in 1950 near Washington, DC, serves as a crucial sanctuary for local wildlife and a serene escape for residents. This expansive green area underlines the importance of sustainable urban planning, preserving natural habitats amid urban development. The park continues to play an essential role in supporting both…

The Times of India · Aug 18