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 8 published reports.
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 IPO Plans and Artemis III Preparations Highlight Busy Week in Space
SpaceX plans a $75 billion IPO as Artemis III booster segments arrive in Florida. NASA ends MAVEN mission.
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.
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.
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.
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.