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Energy Sci news — August 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Energy Sci published on August 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldChinaEnergy Sci

    China Lands Rocket Booster On Land For First Time

    China successfully landed a rocket booster on land for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in reusable rocket technology. The private aerospace company LandSpace launched the commercial Zhuque-3 rocket, which landed vertically after reaching orbit. This achievement places China closer to developing cheaper and more frequent launches, challenging SpaceX's dominance in the field.
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  3. ScienceEarthEnergy SciPublic Health

    NASA's LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon

    NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured images of a new crater on the Moon formed by a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impact on Aug. 5, 2026. The crater, about 60 feet wide and less than 10 feet deep, was imaged from different angles and lighting conditions to reveal unique features. The impact was not intentional and was caused by a combination of solar activity and gravity nudging the empty rocket onto a lunar collision path.
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