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 388 published reports.
GLONASS-K: Russia's Advanced Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the latest generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide precise positioning and timing services globally. The GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) programme is Russia's counterpart to the United States' GPS and the European Union's Galile
Guowang and Qianfan: China's Satellite Internet Ambitions
Guowang and Qianfan are China's ambitious satellite internet projects aiming to rival Starlink by deploying thousands of satellites.
Unveiling the Mystical Red Sprites Above Tatacoa Desert
Discover the rare and fleeting red sprites above Tatacoa Desert, a captivating atmospheric phenomenon linked to thunderstorms.
SpaceX's Starlink V3 Deployment on Suborbital Starship Flight
SpaceX prepares to launch Starlink V3 satellites on a suborbital Starship flight, marking a significant step in satellite deployment.
BeiDou-3: China's Global Navigation System
BeiDou-3 is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide global navigation services. Officially completed in 2020, BeiDou-3 marks China's entry into the elite group of countries providing global satellite navigation, alongside the United States' GPS,
Amazon Kuiper: Comprehensive Guide to Amazon's Satellite Internet
Amazon Kuiper is a satellite internet constellation designed to provide global broadband coverage. Discover its mission, technology, and potential impact.
Unveiling the Double Lobed Asteroid Torifune
Asteroid 98943 Torifune, recently imaged by Hayabusa2, reveals a double-lobed structure, offering clues to its formation and composition.
China's Asteroid Hunter Reaches Target; SpaceX Achieves 600th Launch
China's asteroid mission reaches its target after a billion kilometres. SpaceX celebrates 600 launches with a Starlink mission.
Galileo FOC: Europe's Navigation Constellation
Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) is the European Union's global navigation satellite system, designed to provide highly accurate positioning data worldwide. Unlike the United States' GPS or Russia's GLONASS, Galileo is a civilian-controlled system, managed by the European Union Agency for t
Understanding Mega-Constellations: The Future of Satellite Networks
Mega-constellations are large groups of satellites working together in low Earth orbit to provide global coverage. Discover their purpose and impact.
Auroras from Above: A Celestial Dance Viewed from Space
Explore the captivating view of auroras from the International Space Station, captured by astronaut Sophie Adenot. Learn about the science behind these luminous displays.
Starlink Satellites Adjust Orbits; Moon's Water Remains Deep
Starlink satellites execute orbital adjustments, Moon's water remains in its interior, and SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight.