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 52 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 Eyes Crew Transport as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss
ESA announces plans for crew transport amid close approaches of Tianhui satellites. 15,752 active satellites in orbit.
ESA Astronaut Returns as Satellite Close Approaches Rise
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot returns from the ISS amid increased satellite close approaches, with 15,790 active satellites tracked.
ESA's SMILE Begins Science Operations with First Images
ESA and CAS have released the first images from the SMILE mission, marking the official start of its science operations.
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
Launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on 19 December 2013, Gaia is a space observatory designed to map the positions and motions of over a billion stars in our galaxy with unprecedented precision. The mission aims to construct a detailed 3D map of the Milky Way, providing insights into its com
Envisat: The Giant Dead ESA Satellite and 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 8,200 kilograms, it carried ten sophisticated optical and radar instruments to monitor the Earth's land, atmosphere, oceans, and ic
Gaia: ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Gaia is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission designed to create a precise three-dimensional map of the Milky Way galaxy. Launched on 19 December 2013, Gaia's primary objective is to catalogue approximately one billion stars, measuring their positions, distances, and motions with unprecedented accur
Gaia: ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on 19 December 2013, Gaia is a space observatory designed to create a precise three-dimensional map of the Milky Way. The spacecraft's mission is to chart the positions, distances, and motions of over one billion stars, providing unprecedented insight into
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.