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 79 published reports.
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.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope, while astronauts conduct a spacewalk on the ISS to replace a failed antenna.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Record-Breaking 36th Launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 is poised for its 36th launch, setting a new record. Meanwhile, Singapore establishes a new space agency.
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.
Supersonic Dance: Falcon 9's Triple Shockwave Across the Sun
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket creates visible shockwaves as it crosses the Sun, captured in a rare and stunning photograph.
This Week in Orbit: Falcon 9 reaches 700 launches
SpaceX closes October with a Falcon 9 milestone, India launches a navigation satellite, and close-approach tracking highlights why proximity alone does not establish collision risk.
SpaceX Marks 700th Falcon Launch with Telecom Trio
SpaceX's Falcon 9 achieves its 700th launch, ESA's Vega C readies for dual mission, and Mercury's tectonic history is re-evaluated.
SpaceX Achieves 100th Falcon Launch in 2026 with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX completes its 100th Falcon 9 launch of 2026, deploying 27 Starlink satellites into orbit, while space weather remains stable.
SpaceX Sets Record with Dual Falcon 9 Launches in Under an Hour
SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record and supporting Globalstar and U.S. Space Force.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 81 satellites in a rideshare mission. Meanwhile, close approaches continue to be monitored in orbit.
SpaceX Marks 100th Falcon Launch of 2026 with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX has completed its 100th Falcon rocket launch of 2026, deploying 27 Starlink satellites and marking a significant milestone in its launch cadence.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 81 satellites early on July 7. The mission included diverse payloads, enhancing global satellite coverage.