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 7 published reports.
Crew-12 Prepares for Return Amid Satellite Close Calls
Crew-12 prepares to depart the ISS after eight months, amid increased satellite close approaches. Arctic sea ice reaches its 2026 minimum.
SpaceX Crew-12 Returns as Close Approaches Increase
SpaceX Crew-12 returns from the ISS as close satellite approaches increase. 15,756 active satellites are currently tracked.
SpaceX Crew-12 Returns as Close Approaches Increase
SpaceX Crew-12 prepares for splashdown, while satellite close approaches highlight growing space traffic concerns.
Falcon Heavy Launches U.S. Spy Satellite Amid ISS Crew Rotation
Falcon Heavy successfully launched a U.S. spy satellite, while Crew-13 arrived at the ISS as Crew-12 prepared to depart. Key orbital events for 2 October 2026.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-10-06
The past week in space was marked by significant developments across various domains. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy successfully launched a mission for the U.S.
Mars Sample Return: The Ambitious Plan to Bring Martian Soil to Earth
Mars Sample Return aims to bring Martian soil to Earth for analysis. Learn about the mission's objectives, timeline, and challenges.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-09-30
NASA has announced the development of a new space telescope, PRIMA, set to launch in 2033, aiming to advance our understanding of the universe. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency (ESA) has opened a competition for a chance to witness the BepiColombo mission's arrival at Mercury.