CNApermanently alter the moon, real problem comes next
WIREDwarning for Moon Bases
A Falcon 9 upper stage launched on January 15, 2025, carrying two commercial lunar landers is projected to strike the lunar surface on August 5 at approximately 8700 km/h, forming a crater 20 to 30 meters wide. The event has prompted discussion of private space activity, debris management, and regulatory approaches. Available reporting is limited to two left-center sources.