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 518 published reports.
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.
SOHO: The Sun-Watching Observatory at L1
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, dedicated to studying the Sun. Launched on December 2, 1995, SOHO has been instrumental in providing continuous solar observations, contributing significantly to our understandi
Understanding Conjunction Assessment in Satellite Operations
Conjunction assessment predicts potential collisions between satellites and debris, ensuring safe operations in Earth's orbit.
Capturing the Celestial Dance of the Perseids
A composite image from Czechia captures the Perseid Meteor Shower's peak, showcasing 1,706 meteors and revealing radiants from multiple showers.
SpaceX Achieves 100th Falcon Launch in 2026 with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX completes its 100th Falcon 9 launch of 2026, deploying 27 Starlink satellites into orbit, while space weather remains stable.
Highly Elliptical Orbits: Understanding Their Role in Space
Highly elliptical orbits (HEOs) are elongated paths used for specific satellite missions, offering unique advantages for communication and observation.
CosmoCube Satellite to Explore Early Universe from Lunar Far Side
The CosmoCube satellite will study the early universe from the Moon's far side, while Martian meteorite analysis reveals ancient water.
Exploring the Elephant's Trunk: A Celestial Marvel in Cepheus
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, a star-forming region in Cepheus, stretches over 20 light-years, revealing cosmic dust and hidden protostars.