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 527 published reports.
SpaceX Starship Completes 13th Flight, New Starlinks Deployed
SpaceX's Starship completes its 13th flight, deploying advanced Starlink satellites. NASA and ESA facilities in Spain avoid major wildfire damage.
RCW 86: Tracing the Echoes of an Ancient Supernova
Discover RCW 86, the remnant of the earliest recorded supernova from 185 AD, offering clues to its Type Ia origin.
Celestial Jewels: The Corona Australis Cloud and Chandelier Cluster
Discover the Corona Australis Cloud, a nearby star-forming region, and the distant Chandelier Cluster, a cosmic dance of young and ancient stars.
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Mars Flyby; Starlink Maneuvers Detected
NASA's Psyche spacecraft captures a Mars flyby, while several Starlink satellites perform orbital maneuvers. Explore these developments and more.
Unveiling the Statue of Liberty Nebula: A Stellar Birthplace
NGC 3576, known as the Statue of Liberty Nebula, is a star-forming region rich in massive stars and complex molecules.
A Celestial Dance: Mountain Shadows and Rainbows
A stunning alignment of a rainbow and mountain shadow captured at sunset reveals the intricate dance of light and perspective.
The Cosmic Origins of Our Atoms: A Stellar Journey
Discover how the atoms in your body were created in the hearts of ancient stars, linking us to the universe's grand history.
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.