China's Asteroid Hunter Reaches Target; SpaceX Achieves 600th Launch

China's ambitious asteroid mission has reached its target after travelling over a billion kilometres. The spacecraft, part of China's expanding space exploration programme, aims to study the asteroid's composition and trajectory. This mission underscores China's growing capabilities in deep-space exploration, following its recent successes with lunar and Martian missions. Further details on the mission's objectives and timeline can be found in our Space Agencies directory.

SpaceX Marks 600th Launch

SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone, launching its 600th rocket. The Falcon 9 vehicle successfully carried another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. This marks a major achievement for the company, highlighting its dominance in the commercial launch sector. The mission also contributes to the growing constellation of Starlink satellites, which can be tracked using our Starlink Tracker.

OneWeb Satellites Experience Drag Changes

A series of OneWeb satellites have exhibited significant changes in their B* drag term, indicating possible manoeuvres or impacts from space weather. Satellites ONEWEB-0594, ONEWEB-0593, and others have shown sharp increases in drag, which could affect their orbital stability. These changes are being closely monitored, with further analysis available on our Debris Map.

What to Watch

While there are no immediate launches scheduled, upcoming events include the signing of the Artemis Accords by Serbia, an important step in international space cooperation. For the latest updates on future launches, visit our Launch Schedule.