Space News Mission Log — Satellite Launches, Orbital Events & Analysis
Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 202 published reports.
Andromeda: A Timeless Cosmic Companion
The Andromeda Galaxy, first recorded over 1000 years ago, remains a key object of study in astronomy, revealing secrets about galaxy formation and dark matter.
NASA Sets Launch Date for Roman Space Telescope Amid Busy Orbital Traffic
NASA announces Roman Space Telescope launch date as close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
Satellite Spotlight: COSMOS 1408 and Its Debris Field
COSMOS 1408, a Soviet-era satellite, has gained notoriety not for its original mission, but for its role in a 2021 anti-satellite (ASAT) test conducted by Russia. Launched on 16 September 1982, COSMOS 1408 was part of the Tselina-D series, designed for electronic intelligence (ELINT) gathering.
Falcon 9: The Rocket That Changed Spaceflight Forever
The Falcon 9 rocket by SpaceX revolutionised spaceflight with its reusable design, reducing launch costs and increasing access to space.
COSMOS 1408 and the 2021 Russian ASAT Test Debris Field
COSMOS 1408, a defunct Soviet-era satellite, became the focal point of global attention following a Russian anti-satellite (ASAT) test on 15 November 2021. Originally launched on 16 September 1982, COSMOS 1408 was part of the Tselina-D electronic intelligence satellite series.
Witnessing the Echoes of a Stellar Cataclysm: The Vela Supernova Remnant
The Vela Supernova Remnant, a 12,000-year-old cosmic spectacle, showcases the aftermath of a stellar explosion with vivid emissions of hydrogen and oxygen.
ESA's Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet
ESA's Webb Telescope has detected methane on interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, offering new insights into cometary composition.
Comprehensive Guide to Every Active Launch Vehicle
Explore the full range of active launch vehicles, their capabilities, and their roles in deploying satellites and other payloads into orbit.
Saturn's Night: A Celestial Dance Captured by Cassini
Cassini's final images reveal Saturn's night side and rings, a view impossible from Earth, showcasing the spacecraft's legacy.
SpaceX's $4.16 Billion Contract for Satellite Network Development
SpaceX secures a $4.16 billion contract to build a satellite network for target tracking, while China's Shenzhou-21 crew safely returns to Earth.
NASA vs ESA vs CNSA: Comparing the World's Leading Space Agencies
NASA, ESA, and CNSA are the leading space agencies shaping global space exploration. This article compares their missions, budgets, and achievements.
Unveiling the Eagle Nebula's Pillars in Infrared
The Hubble Space Telescope reveals the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation in infrared, showcasing star formation amidst dense cosmic clouds.