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 151 published reports.
How Many Satellites Reentered This Year? 2026 by the Numbers
Orbital Radar records 673 satellite and payload re-entries in 2026 so far, within 1,119 atmospheric returns across all object types.
2026 Total Solar Eclipse: Track Its Path and Legacy
The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 crossed Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Explore the orbital geometry behind the event, what live tracking can show, and how to prepare for the next European total eclipse.
Starlink: Current Status and Future Launches in 2026
Starlink has 9,839 active satellites as of 2026, with future launches planned using Falcon 9 and Starship vehicles.
SpaceX Achieves 100th Falcon Launch in 2026 with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX completes its 100th Falcon 9 launch of 2026, deploying 27 Starlink satellites into orbit, while space weather remains stable.
Satellite Re-entry: NORAD 47752 Expected on 9 September 2026
NORAD 47752 is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on 9 September 2026 at 03:21 UTC. Track it live on Orbital Radar.
SpaceX Marks 100th Falcon Launch of 2026 with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX has completed its 100th Falcon rocket launch of 2026, deploying 27 Starlink satellites and marking a significant milestone in its launch cadence.
Starliner Eyes 2026 Cargo Mission Amid Close Satellite Approaches
Boeing's Starliner is poised for a potential 2026 cargo mission to the ISS, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion challenges.
ISS solar array upgrade: Orbital Briefing, 30 October 2026
Spacewalkers have deployed an upgraded solar array at the International Space Station. Meanwhile, ISRO targets a navigation satellite launch and orbital monitoring continues.
NVS-03 reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 31 October 2026
India’s NVS-03 navigation satellite has reached orbit, while SpaceX reports another Starlink deployment. Ahead: Rocket Lab’s next radar-imaging mission.
9,996 active Starlinks: Orbital Briefing, 28 October 2026
Starlink has 9,996 operational satellites following another successful Falcon 9 mission. Meanwhile, geomagnetic conditions are quiet ahead of SpaceX and ISRO launches.
SatNet reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 25 October 2026
China's SatNet LEO Group 28 has reached orbit aboard Long March 8A. Elsewhere, satellite close approaches warrant attention while geomagnetic conditions remain quiet.
Three launches in a day: Orbital Briefing, 24 October 2026
China and Rocket Lab recorded three successful launches on Friday. Today's briefing also covers Artemis lander testing, close approaches and the next flight dates.