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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 38 published reports.

Illustration of Hubble Space Telescope orbiting Earth, showcasing its solar panels and main structure against a starry backdrop.
Satellite Spotlight

Hubble Space Telescope: 35+ Years of Discovery

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), launched on 24 April 1990 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31), is one of the most significant astronomical instruments ever deployed. Named after astronomer Edwin Hubble, it was designed to observe the universe beyond Earth's atmospheric distortion, providin

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The Payload is seen inside of the Bay just before the doors are closed for flight at KSC's Launch Pad 39A.   Discovery, the orbiter for the STS-82 mission, is ready for the launch of the second Hubble Space Telescope service mission.  The payload consists of the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) that will be installed, Fine Guidance Sensor #1
Orbital Events

Hubble Space Telescope: Comprehensive Guide and Insights

The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, revolutionised our understanding of the universe with its deep-space imagery and scientific discoveries.

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Illustration of Hubble Space Telescope orbiting Earth with solar panels extended against a starry backdrop.
Satellite Spotlight

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).

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James Webb Space Telescope Launch
Orbital Events

James Webb Space Telescope: A Comprehensive Guide

The James Webb Space Telescope is NASA's flagship observatory, designed to explore the universe's earliest galaxies and stars.

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Technicians inspecting the mounting structure of an infrared telescope inside NASA's SOFIA aircraft observatory.
Orbital Events

James Webb Space Telescope: Current Location and Orbit

The James Webb Space Telescope is positioned at the second Lagrange point (L2), approximately 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, providing a stable environment for deep space observations.

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James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
Satellite Spotlight

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).

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The James Webb Space Telescope displayed against a starry backdrop, showcasing its golden hexagonal mirrors.
Satellite Spotlight

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 an international collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency

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Diagram showing TDRS 3 satellite orbit with perigee at 35623 km and apogee at 35948 km, based on radar data.
Satellite Spotlight

TDRS: NASA's Geostationary Data Relay Network

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites that form part of NASA's Space Network. Established to provide continuous, high-data-rate communication with spacecraft, TDRS supports a range of missions, from the Hubble Space Telescope to the In

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Orbital Radar card: Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn for Year-End Return
Orbital Briefing

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.

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Illustration of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launching into space with a starry background.
Cosmic Gallery

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.

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STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
Satellite Spotlight

TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in Geostationary Orbit

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites operated by NASA. It provides critical data relay services between ground stations and spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO), including the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope.

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