‘F**K, IS THAT THE MOON? I THOUGHT IT WAS MARS’
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WHAT HAPPENED
SpaceX has reportedly landed a rocket on the Moon, a claim that surprised observers and drew attention to emerging space‑traffic issues, according to the satirical site The Daily Mash.
The launch, described by the site as a bewildering "f**king shitting me" moment, involved a SpaceX Starship prototype striking the lunar surface. Guardian scientists highlighted the event by noting spectral lines and a giant plume produced when the rocket hit the Moon. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, quoted on France 24, used the incident to stress the urgent need for an international space‑traffic‑control agency.
If verified, the lunar landing would mark the first time a private company has landed a vehicle on the Moon and would raise concerns about debris management and orbital safety for future missions.
- SpaceX reportedly landed a rocket on the Moon, according to The Daily Mash.
- Guardian scientists observed spectral lines and a giant plume during the impact.
- Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell cited the event to call for an international space‑traffic‑control agency.
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