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 41 published reports.
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.
ESA's Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet
ESA's Webb Telescope has detected methane on interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, offering new insights into cometary composition.
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
Gaia — ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Gaia is a space observatory launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) with the primary mission of creating a precise three-dimensional map of the Milky Way. Launched on 19 December 2013 aboard a Soyuz-STB/Fregat-MT rocket from French Guiana, Gaia is designed to chart the positions, distances, and
Gaia: ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Gaia is a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite dedicated to astrometry, the precise measurement of stellar positions, distances, and motions. Launched on 19 December 2013 aboard a Soyuz-STB/Fregat-MT rocket from French Guiana, Gaia's mission is to create the most accurate and comprehensive 3D map o
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.
Japan's H3 Rocket to Return with New Configuration
Japan's H3 rocket is set to return to flight with its lightest configuration, marking a significant step for JAXA's launch capabilities.
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.
Comprehensive Guide to the World's Space Agencies
Discover the world's leading space agencies, including NASA, ESA, and CNSA, and their roles in the global space programme.
SpaceX Starship Completes 13th Flight, New Starlinks Deployed
SpaceX's Starship completes its 13th flight, deploying advanced Starlink satellites. NASA and ESA facilities in Spain avoid major wildfire damage.
SOHO: The Sun-Watching Observatory at L1
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, dedicated to studying the Sun. Launched on December 2, 1995, SOHO has been instrumental in providing continuous solar observations, contributing significantly to our understandi
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