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 26 published reports.
Unveiling Earth's Shadow: A 22-Year Lunar Eclipse Journey
A composite image from 22 years of lunar eclipses reveals Earth's shadow, offering insights into our planet's orbit and atmospheric effects.
The Buck Moon and Earth's Shadow Dance Over Croatia
The Buck Moon rises over Croatia, casting a shadow and unveiling the Belt of Venus, a celestial marvel captured in a stunning skyscape.
Witnessing the Dance of Shadows: A Solar Eclipse from Above
NASA's WB-57F aircraft captures a solar eclipse from 50,000 feet, offering a unique view of the Sun's corona and planets in the shadowed sky.
Total Solar Eclipse Captivates Greenland, Reveals Cosmic Dance
A total solar eclipse visible from Greenland today showcases the intricate dance of celestial bodies, while close satellite approaches highlight ongoing orbital congestion.
Track the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Live with Orbital Radar
Follow the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse live with Orbital Radar's Eclipse Tracker, offering precise timing and visibility data.
Witnessing the Sun's Dance with the Moon and Earth
A 2012 solar eclipse captured in Arizona offers a stunning view of celestial alignment, with sunspots visible on the Sun's surface.
Witnessing a Celestial Dance: The Plane Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse, visible from half the Earth, creates a stunning celestial event. Captured with an aircraft in view, it highlights the beauty of astronomy.
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
Eclipse Pair: A Dance of Shadows and Light
A rare eclipse pair from August 2026 showcases a total solar eclipse and a deep partial lunar eclipse, captured in exquisite HDR imagery.
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
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
Roman Space Telescope: A New Eye on the Universe
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, promises to enhance our understanding of the universe by observing supernovas and exoplanets.