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 33 published reports.
Hubble Space Telescope: 35+ Years of Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a large, space-based observatory launched into low Earth orbit by the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990. It is a joint project between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Saturn's South Pole: Hubble's Geometric Discovery
Hubble reveals a decagon around Saturn's South Pole, a new geometric cloud pattern that intrigues scientists, echoing the North Pole's hexagon.
NASA Considers Hubble Reboost Amid ISS Challenges
NASA explores cost-effective options for a Hubble reboost as ISS faces air leak challenges. Blue Origin focuses on future missions.
NGC 4698: A Galaxy Spinning Out of Sync
NGC 4698, a spiral galaxy in Virgo, reveals a unique structure with its spiral arms shying away from the centre, hinting at a chaotic past.
M74: A Cosmic Masterpiece of Spiral Arms and Star Clusters
M74, a grand design spiral galaxy, offers a stunning face-on view with its bright blue star clusters and cosmic dust lanes, 32 million light-years away.
A superbubble scene: how N44’s stars sculpt their nursery
A vast cavity in N44 reveals how stars reshape their birthplace. Hubble’s view traces a cycle of gas clearing, compression and renewed star formation.
Unveiling the Eagle Nebula's Pillars in Infrared
The Hubble Space Telescope reveals the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation in infrared, showcasing star formation amidst dense cosmic clouds.
James Webb Space Telescope at L2: A Deep Space Observatory
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, space-based observatory designed to complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. Launched on 25 December 2021, JWST is a collaborative project of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn for Year-End Return
Blue Origin advances its New Glenn rocket for a year-end flight as Webb and Hubble capture new cosmic images.
Rocket Lab's Strategic Moves and Andromeda's Star Formation Slowdown
Rocket Lab announces strategic advancements; Hubble observes star formation slowdown in Andromeda. Perseids peak tonight.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-30
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is poised for launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida this Sunday, marking a significant milestone for the agency's next 'great observatory'. The telescope, named after Nancy Grace Roman, the 'mother of Hubble', aims to explore dark energy, exoplanets, and in
The Cosmic Cauldron: Thackeray's Globules in IC 2944
Thackeray's Globules, located in IC 2944, are dark interstellar clouds potentially forming stars, observed in a vibrant Hubble palette image.