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.
SpaceX's Starlink V3 Set for Suborbital Deployment on Starship
SpaceX's Starship prepares for a suborbital flight to deploy Starlink V3 satellites, marking a significant step in satellite internet technology.
Hayabusa2 Reveals Asteroid Torifune's Double Lobed Mystery
Hayabusa2's flyby of asteroid 98943 Torifune unveils its double lobed structure, offering insights into its formation and composition.
SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 13th Test Flight Amid Close Satellite Approaches
SpaceX is set for Starship's 13th test flight this week, while several satellites experience close approaches.
Close Conjunction: FLOCK 4H 14 and MAUVE Satellites
On 13 July 2026, at 02:21 UTC, a close approach event involving two satellites, FLOCK 4H 14 (NORAD ID: 66717) and MAUVE (NORAD ID: 66756), is projected to occur. The minimum predicted distance between these spacecraft is approximately 1.64 kilometres.
Peering Through the Sagittarius Star Cloud: A Celestial Window
Messier 24 offers a rare view through interstellar dust to the distant stars of the Sagittarius arm, spanning over 300 light-years.
SpaceX Prepares Starlink Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX is readying a Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites, while several close satellite encounters have been monitored.
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmic Bat Nebula
The Cosmic Bat Nebula, a star-forming region, glows ominously red due to hydrogen gas energized by young stars.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Record-Breaking Launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 is poised to launch for the 36th time, setting a new record for reusability. Satellite close approaches monitored.
Dragons of Ara: Unveiling the Celestial Battle
NGC 6188, known as the Dragons of Ara, is a nebula in the southern sky, sculpted by young stars. Discover its celestial beauty and scientific significance.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 81 satellites early on July 7. The mission included diverse payloads, enhancing global satellite coverage.
Iapetus: Saturn's Two-Toned Enigma
Saturn's moon Iapetus presents a striking contrast with its dark and light hemispheres. Discover the science behind its unique appearance.
Astronomical Concerns Over Satellite Mega-Constellations
Astronomers express concern over satellite mega-constellations, while New Horizons approaches interstellar space.