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 17 published reports.
SpaceX Starship's Epic Flight 13 and Chang'e-6 Lunar Discoveries
SpaceX's Starship completes Flight 13, while Chang'e-6 samples offer insights into the Moon's far side.
Chang'e 7 Set for Ambitious Lunar Mission Amid New Space Policy
China's Chang'e 7 is poised to launch on an ambitious lunar mission, while the US unveils a new space transportation policy.
Chang'e-6 Reveals Moon's Ancient Secrets, Starship's Latest Milestone
Chang'e-6 samples shed light on lunar history, while SpaceX's Starship achieves another milestone with its 13th test flight.
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.
Envisat: The Giant Dormant ESA Satellite and Collision Risk
Envisat, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2002, was one of the largest Earth observation satellites ever constructed. With a mass of approximately 8,211 kilograms and dimensions comparable to a double-decker bus, Envisat was equipped with ten sophisticated instruments designed to monit
GOES-19: The Newest Geostationary Weather Eye
GOES-19 is the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) series, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This satellite is part of the GOES-R series, which includes GOES-16, GOES-17, and GOES-18.
Envisat: The Giant Dormant Satellite and Its Collision Risk
Envisat, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on 1 March 2002, was one of the largest Earth observation satellites ever constructed. With a mass of approximately 8,211 kilograms and dimensions akin to a double-decker bus, Envisat carried ten sophisticated instruments designed to monitor the E
The Long March Rocket Family: A Comprehensive Guide
The Long March rocket family is China's primary launch vehicle series, enabling numerous satellite and crewed missions since 1970.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-23
This week, the space community witnessed a diverse array of developments. NASA's Curiosity rover resumed its scientific operations on Mars, as detailed in its latest blog update covering Sols 4982–4987.
European Astronaut's Historic Spacewalk and Curiosity's Anniversary
A European astronaut makes history during a spacewalk, while Curiosity Rover celebrates 14 years on Mars.
Exploring the Vastness: Earth's Energy from the Sun
The Sun delivers more energy to Earth every hour than we consume in a year. Explore this remarkable fact and its implications for our planet.
NASA vs ESA vs CNSA: Comparing the World's Leading Space Agencies
NASA, ESA, and CNSA are the leading space agencies shaping global space exploration. This article compares their missions, budgets, and achievements.