SpaceX recovers rocket off Australia after Moon crash

SpaceX successfully recovered a rocket that splashed down off Christmas Island and the Western Australian coast on August 19, 2026, despite rough seas. The recovery follows a separate incident where a SpaceX rocket slammed into the Moon, with before-and-after photos showing the impact. The missions highlight SpaceX's ongoing operations in the Australia region, though the Moon crash was not part of the planned recovery.