# Moon

Type: Technology

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/moon
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## Timeline

- **2027 (estimated)**: Artemis III — Planned mission to land the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
- **2026-08-05**: Lunar Crash — The discarded second stage impacts the lunar surface near Einstein Crater, expected to take place on this date.
- **2026-04**: Artemis II Launch — First crewed flight of the SLS and Orion on a lunar flyby mission.
- **2026**: Falcon 9 Launch — SpaceX Falcon 9 launches two unmanned landers to the Moon; the second stage is discarded after completing its translunar injection burn and begins drifting.
- **2022-11**: Artemis I Success — Uncrewed Orion spacecraft completes 25-day mission around the Moon.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Falcon 9 Stage to Hit Moon Aug. 5, Exposing Deep Space Debris Blind Spot
2026-08-05 00:43:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The uncontrolled impact of a SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage on the Moon on August 5 underscores the lack of tracking and mitigation frameworks for space debris beyond Earth orbit. As lunar exploration accelerates, unplanned crashes could threaten future orbiters and surface infrastructure.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/falcon-9-stage-moon-crash-aug5-space-junk

### NASA Prepares for Artemis II: The First Crewed Lunar Mission in Over 50 Years
2026-03-24 22:48:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 6

NASA is entering the final countdown for Artemis II, a historic mission scheduled for April 2026 that will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby. This mission serves as the critical bridge between the uncrewed Artemis I test and the eventual return of humans to the lunar surface.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/artemis-ii-lunar-mission-april-launch

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