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 513 published reports.
Unveiling the Lion's Head Nebula: A Stellar Endgame
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the Lion's Head Nebula, showcasing the remnants of a Sun-like star and offering insights into stellar evolution.
Skylens AR: Your Guide to Satellite Identification Using Augmented Reality
Skylens AR uses augmented reality to help users identify satellites in real-time by pointing their phones at the sky.
Landsat Satellites: Comprehensive Guide to Earth Imaging
Landsat satellites provide critical Earth imagery for monitoring natural resources and environmental changes, revolutionising remote sensing.
Unveiling Earth's Shadow: A 22-Year Lunar Eclipse Journey
A composite image from 22 years of lunar eclipses reveals Earth's shadow, offering insights into our planet's orbit and atmospheric effects.
SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites Amidst Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. Close orbital encounters and NASA's new Deep Space Network dish also feature.
Gaia: ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Gaia is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission designed to create a precise three-dimensional map of the Milky Way galaxy. Launched on 19 December 2013, Gaia's primary objective is to catalogue approximately one billion stars, measuring their positions, distances, and motions with unprecedented accur
Understanding Orbital Epoch: A Comprehensive Guide
The orbital epoch is a timestamp indicating when orbital parameters are valid, crucial for tracking satellites and space debris.
Comet 220P's Dazzling Outburst: A Rare Celestial Show
Comet 220P/McNaught has unexpectedly brightened, becoming visible to binoculars. This rare outburst offers a unique celestial view.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope, while astronauts conduct a spacewalk on the ISS to replace a failed antenna.
Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres: Essential Guide for Space Safety
Collision avoidance involves manoeuvres to prevent satellites from colliding with space debris or other objects.
Cassini's Grand Tour: Saturn's Majesty Unveiled
Cassini's approach to Saturn offers a stunning view of the planet, its rings, and moons, revealing the grandeur of the gas giant.
NASA's Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
NASA's Roman Telescope is nearing its launch, while several close satellite encounters are monitored.