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 389 published reports.
The Cosmic Forge: Origins of Our Atoms
Delve into the cosmic origins of the atoms in your body, each forged in ancient stars or during the Big Bang, and their journey through the universe.
Ariane 6 Launches Amazon Satellites Amid Close Orbital Encounters
Ariane 6 successfully launches Amazon satellites. Multiple close satellite encounters recorded. NASA updates on El Niño.
The James Webb Space Telescope: Comprehensive Guide and Insights
The James Webb Space Telescope is a revolutionary observatory designed to explore the universe's earliest galaxies and stars.
Unveiling the Hamster Wheel Nebula: A Cosmic Enigma
The Hamster Wheel Nebula, or Longmore 8, showcases a dying star's remnants with intricate hydrogen and oxygen structures, highlighting advances in astronomical imaging.
Griffin-1 Lunar Lander Unveiled Amid Satellite Close Approaches
Astrobotic unveils the Griffin-1 lunar lander, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
Gaia: ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Gaia is a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite dedicated to astrometry, the precise measurement of stellar positions, distances, and motions. Launched on 19 December 2013 aboard a Soyuz-STB/Fregat-MT rocket from French Guiana, Gaia's mission is to create the most accurate and comprehensive 3D map o
The Hubble Space Telescope: A Comprehensive Guide
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, revolutionised our understanding of the universe with its detailed images and data.
Space Force Expands GPS Network Amid Satellite Close Approaches
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for two additional GPS satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
Saturn's Enigmatic Dance: Moons, Rings, and Shadows
Cassini's 2005 image showcases Saturn's rings, moons Mimas and Tethys, and the planet's cloud textures.
Close Conjunction of INTELSAT 1002 and MEV-2
On June 15, 2026, at 10:17 UTC, a close approach event is anticipated between INTELSAT 1002 (NORAD ID: 28358) and MEV-2 (NORAD ID: 46113). The predicted minimum separation distance is approximately 0.00 km, indicating a potential collision risk.
This Week in Orbit
This week saw significant developments in the space sector, highlighted by SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO), which resulted in a nearly 20% rise in its share value. Meanwhile, NASA is refining its Artemis lunar lander plans, a critical component of its programme to return humans to th
Understanding Satellite Re-entry: Processes and Implications
Satellite re-entry involves the descent of a satellite into Earth's atmosphere, often resulting in its disintegration. Learn about the processes and implications.