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 26 published reports.
Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn for Year-End Return
Blue Origin advances its New Glenn rocket for a year-end flight as Webb and Hubble capture new cosmic images.
Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Comprehensive Guide to the Heavy-Lift Rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn is a heavy-lift rocket designed to compete in the commercial space market with significant payload capacity.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Engine Issue and ISS Spacewalk Progress
Blue Origin identifies engine issue in New Glenn explosion while NASA astronauts advance ISS solar array upgrade.
NASA Selects Blue Origin for Mars Network Amidst ISS All-Female Spacewalk
NASA has selected Blue Origin to develop a telecommunications network for Mars, coinciding with the sixth-ever all-female spacewalk on the ISS.
NASA Chooses Blue Origin for Mars Network as Spacewalk Marks Milestone
NASA has selected Blue Origin to develop a telecommunications network for Mars, while the ISS saw its sixth all-female spacewalk.
NASA Considers Hubble Reboost Amid ISS Challenges
NASA explores cost-effective options for a Hubble reboost as ISS faces air leak challenges. Blue Origin focuses on future missions.
ISS Crew Takes Shelter Amid Russian Segment Leak
ISS crew members took shelter following an air leak in the Russian segment. Blue Origin remains focused on future missions despite New Glenn anomaly.
DESI Survey Unveils Largest 2-D Map of Universe
The DESI Legacy Imaging Survey has released the largest 2-D map of the universe, while Tianhui satellites experience close orbital approaches.
DESI Imaging Survey Unveils Vast 2-D Universe Map
The DESI Imaging Survey has released the largest 2-D map of the universe, offering unprecedented insights into cosmic structures.
Webb Telescope Unveils TW Hydrae's Protoplanetary Disk Secrets
The Webb Telescope has revealed a warped structure in TW Hydrae's protoplanetary disk, offering insights into planetary formation.
This Week in Orbit
This week, the space community was abuzz with a mix of scientific discoveries and technical challenges. Notably, Blue Origin identified an engine issue that led to the New Glenn rocket explosion, marking a significant step in addressing the setback.
Space Tourism Costs: Who Can Afford the Final Frontier?
Space tourism costs vary widely, from $250,000 for suborbital flights to $55 million for a stay on the ISS. Learn more about pricing and options.