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 16 published reports.
Artemis III Progress and Close Satellite Approaches Mark Key Developments
Artemis III SLS stacking progresses while close satellite approaches are monitored. Space weather remains stable.
Artemis II Crew Honoured as Space Academy Announced
The Artemis II crew receives the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, coinciding with the announcement of a new U.S. Space Academy.
Artemis III Advances as China Delays Chang’e-7 Mission
Artemis III SLS stacking progresses, while China postpones Chang’e-7. Close satellite approaches monitored.
Artemis II Crew Honoured as SpaceX Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
The Artemis II crew is awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, while SpaceX gears up to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope.
Artemis III Crew Announced: Testing Lunar Landers in Orbit
NASA announces the Artemis III crew, including ESA's Luca Parmitano, to test lunar landers in orbit ahead of the 2027 lunar mission.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Close Approaches Highlight Orbital Activity
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while several close approaches were tracked in orbit.
NASA Awards Moon Base Contracts as SpaceX Secures Major Military Deal
NASA awards initial moon base contracts; SpaceX secures $2.29 billion Space Force contract; Artemis III crew announcement expected.
Stoke Space Completes Key Test for Reusable Rocket Development
Stoke Space advances reusable rocket tech with Nova Stage 1 test. NASA and NOAA to discuss operational satellite systems.
The Artemis Program: NASA's Ambitious Return to the Moon
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024, establishing a sustainable presence for future exploration.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-12
The past week in orbit has been marked by significant developments in space technology and scientific discovery. NASA's Artemis II mission has set a new streaming record, amassing 149 million views as interest in lunar exploration surges.
SpaceX's Starlink V3 Deployment on Suborbital Starship Flight
SpaceX prepares to launch Starlink V3 satellites on a suborbital Starship flight, marking a significant step in satellite deployment.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-19
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope has once again captured the scientific community's attention with its latest discovery on black holes. The telescope has provided new insights into how these cosmic giants feed themselves, a finding that could reshape our understanding of galactic evolution.