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 134 published reports.
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.
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.
Satellite Spotlight: BeiDou-3 — China's Global Navigation System
BeiDou-3 is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide global navigation and positioning services. Officially completed in 2020, BeiDou-3 represents a significant advancement over its predecessors, BeiDou-1 and BeiDou-2, expanding coverage from regi
GPS IIR-11: The Backbone of Global Navigation
GPS IIR-11, also known by its NORAD ID 26407, is a satellite in the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation, which provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on Earth. Launched on 6 November 2004, it is part of the Block IIR series, which comprises 21 satellites desig
SpaceX Starship: The Fully Reusable Megarocket Explained
SpaceX's Starship is a fully reusable spacecraft designed to carry humans and cargo to Mars and beyond. Discover its design, capabilities, and mission goals.
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.
The James Webb Space Telescope: Comprehensive Guide and Insights
The James Webb Space Telescope is a revolutionary observatory designed to explore the universe's earliest galaxies and stars.
GPS IIR-11: The Backbone of Global Navigation
GPS IIR-11, also known as USA-158, is part of the Block IIR series of GPS satellites, which were designed to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Launched on 31 March 2003, GPS IIR-11 (NORAD ID: 27704) is one of the 21 Block IIR satellites that were built by L
Falcon 9: The Rocket That Changed Spaceflight Forever
The Falcon 9 rocket by SpaceX revolutionised spaceflight with its reusable design, reducing launch costs and increasing access to space.
GLONASS-K: Russia's Next-Generation Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the third generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide real-time positioning and timing data for military and civilian users worldwide. The system is a counterpart to the United States' GPS (Global Positioning System) and the European Union's Gal
KH-11: The US Reconnaissance Satellite Family
The KH-11, also known as Kennan, is a series of American reconnaissance satellites operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). These satellites are part of a classified programme designed to provide high-resolution optical imagery for intelligence purposes.
OneWeb: The UK's Broadband Constellation
OneWeb is a global communications company, headquartered in the United Kingdom, that aims to provide broadband internet services worldwide through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The initiative is designed to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed internet to remote