SpaceX Deals With Rocket Stage's Moon Impact After Earnings

07.08.2026 07:26 HotInfo

Elon Musk's company SpaceX is facing further developments surrounding its rockets following its first quarterly results since going public. Astronomers have confirmed that the spent upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket struck the Moon, leaving a crater on its surface. irozhlas.cz ↗

The impact had been expected after the roughly four-tonne piece of the rocket entered an uncontrolled trajectory following its launch in January 2025. According to available reports, there was no danger to Earth or to the Moon. Scientists, however, are monitoring the event as a rare case of space debris colliding with the lunar surface and as an opportunity to study the consequences of such an impact. A European observatory in Chile confirmed signals related to a cloud of material following the impact, with further data expected from probes and telescopic observations. sme.sk ↗

Financial pressure on the company continues. In the second quarter of 2026, SpaceX increased revenue by 92 percent to 7.8 billion dollars, but net loss reached 541 million dollars. Starlink remains the only profitable segment, while extensive investments in artificial intelligence and infrastructure have raised investor concerns and put pressure on shares. e15.cz ↗

At the same time, the company is using most Falcon 9 flights to expand its Starlink network. According to recent reports, nearly 80 percent of launches in 2026 served this network, which complicates planning for external customers. Further developments will show whether SpaceX can maintain its pace of growth despite costly investments and increasing scrutiny of space debris. vat.pravda.sk ↗

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