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 524 published reports.
Understanding Apogee and Perigee in Satellite Orbits
Apogee and perigee refer to the highest and lowest points in an orbit, crucial for understanding satellite paths and operations.
Urban Stargazing: The Milky Way Above Seoul
Discover the Milky Way's splendour over Seoul, captured with infrared techniques to pierce through city lights.
Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' Mission Lifts Off Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission launches today for Synspective, while close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Hubble Space Telescope: 35+ Years of Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), launched on 24 April 1990 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31), is one of the most significant astronomical instruments ever deployed. Named after astronomer Edwin Hubble, it was designed to observe the universe beyond Earth's atmospheric distortion, providin
Understanding Low Earth Orbit: The Busiest Region in Space
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the most congested region in space, with over 18,000 active satellites and a significant amount of debris.
Gravitational Time Dilation: Time's Subtle Dance in Space
Discover how gravitational time dilation affects time perception in space, making time move faster for your head than your feet.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Network Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX's Starlink network expands with a Falcon 9 launch as close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Understanding Sun-Synchronous Orbits: Consistent Sunlight for Satellites
A sun-synchronous orbit allows satellites to maintain consistent sunlight exposure, crucial for imaging and Earth observation tasks.
Unleashing the Sun: Understanding Coronal Mass Ejections
The Solar Dynamics Observatory captures a coronal mass ejection, illustrating the Sun's dynamic magnetic fields and their impact on Earth.
OneWeb Gen 2: The Next Broadband Constellation
OneWeb Gen 2 represents the second generation of OneWeb's ambitious satellite constellation designed to provide global broadband internet coverage. Building on the initial constellation, Gen 2 aims to enhance connectivity and expand coverage, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
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.