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.
Geostationary Orbit: How Satellites Hover Over One Spot
Geostationary orbit allows satellites to remain fixed over a single Earth location, crucial for communications and weather monitoring.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-21
This week, the space community has been abuzz with discussions on a mysterious gamma-ray stream emanating from the Milky Way's centre, potentially linked to dark matter. Meanwhile, NASA is advancing its lunar and Martian rover capabilities, a crucial step towards future exploration missions.
Voyager's Historic Encounter: Triton Revealed
In 1989, Voyager 2 captured stunning images of Triton, Neptune's largest moon, revealing its icy volcanoes and unique surface.
SpaceX's 'Starfall' Capsule to Demonstrate Reentry Capabilities
SpaceX's 'Starfall' capsule is set to launch today, showcasing reentry technology. Meanwhile, NASA faces infrastructure challenges.
Space Weather Effects: Understanding Solar Storms and Their Impact
Space weather refers to the environmental conditions in space as influenced by the Sun, impacting satellites, communication systems, and Earth's magnetic field.
Glimpsing the Future: The Dumbbell Nebula's Stellar Legacy
The Dumbbell Nebula, or M27, offers a glimpse into our Sun's distant future. This planetary nebula, visible with binoculars, reveals the fate awaiting stars like our Sun.
NASA's Roman Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida, marking a critical step towards its upcoming mission to explore dark energy and exoplanets.
CSS Tianhe: Core of China's Space Ambitions
CSS Tianhe, also known as the 'Harmony of the Heavens', is the core module of China's Tiangong space station. Launched on 29 April 2021 aboard a Long March 5B rocket, Tianhe serves as the primary control hub and living quarters for astronauts aboard the station.
Orbital Mechanics Explained: How Satellites Stay in Orbit
Orbital mechanics govern how satellites remain in orbit, balancing gravitational forces and velocity to maintain stable paths.
A Year in the Sky: Capturing 2025's Celestial Dance
Discover a keogram from 2025 that captures the entire sky over the Netherlands, revealing the Moon's glow and solstice patterns.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Astrobotic's Strategic Sale
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Astrobotic's sale to Voyager promises expansion.
Sentinel-6: Measuring Sea Level from Orbit
Sentinel-6 is a collaborative satellite mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), EUMETSAT, and NOAA, designed to measure sea level changes with unprecedented accuracy. Officially named Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, the satellite honours the former director of NASA's Earth Science Divisi