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 390 published reports.
Understanding Satellite Collision Avoidance and Conjunction Assessment
Satellite collision avoidance involves predicting and preventing potential collisions in space through conjunction assessments using precise data.
SpaceX Files for IPO Amidst Starship Developments
SpaceX has filed for an IPO, signalling a new phase in its commercial strategy, as Starship Flight 12 progresses.
The Milky Way and Yellowstone's Fiery Heart
A celestial view over Yellowstone's Silex Spring captures the Milky Way's grandeur, showcasing the interplay of cosmic and geothermal forces.
Close Approach of SUPERVIEW NEO-2 Satellites: Monitoring Orbital Safety
On 18 August 2026, at 02:45 UTC, SUPERVIEW NEO-2 03 and SUPERVIEW NEO-2 04, two Earth observation satellites, experienced a close approach with a minimum separation of approximately 1.49 kilometres. Both satellites, with NORAD IDs 62079 and 62080 respectively, are part of a constellation operated by
China's Landspace Successfully Recovers Booster on Zhuque-3's Second Flight
China's Landspace successfully recovers a booster from its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.
Close Conjunction: SL-3 Rocket Body and NOAA 16 Debris
On 15 August 2026, at precisely 23:27:39 UTC, a medium-severity conjunction event was recorded between the SL-3 Rocket Body (NORAD ID: 11166) and debris from the NOAA 16 satellite (NORAD ID: 41510). The two objects approached each other within a minimum distance of approximately 1.82 kilometres.
Witnessing the Dance of Shadows: Solar Eclipse Over Greenland
A total solar eclipse swept across Greenland, offering a rare glimpse of the solar corona. Discover the science and beauty behind this celestial event.
Space Force Awards $60M for Satellite Network Tests
The US Space Force allocates $60 million for satellite network tests. TESS discovers a rare brown dwarf. Close satellite approaches monitored.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT B and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 13 August 2026, at precisely 02:54 UTC, a close conjunction event will take place between two space objects designated as OBJECT B and OBJECT D. The minimum separation distance is estimated to be approximately 1.76 kilometres.
Saturn's Six Moons: A Celestial Family Portrait
A telescopic image captures Saturn's six largest moons, showcasing the diversity of its 293 satellites. Learn about these celestial bodies and their significance.
This Week in Orbit: 10 August 2026
This week saw significant developments in the space sector, notably the failure of a Chinese Long March 7A rocket. This incident, reported by SpacePolicyOnline, adds to the challenges faced by China's space programme in maintaining its launch schedule.
Witnessing the Sun's Dance with the Moon and Earth
A 2012 solar eclipse captured in Arizona offers a stunning view of celestial alignment, with sunspots visible on the Sun's surface.