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 23 published reports.
Hubble Space Telescope: 35+ Years of Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is one of the most significant astronomical instruments ever deployed into orbit. Launched on April 24, 1990, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31), Hubble has provided unprecedented views of the universe.
Hubble Space Telescope: 35+ Years of Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is one of the most significant astronomical instruments ever deployed in space. Launched on 24 April 1990 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31), Hubble is a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
The Hubble Space Telescope: A Comprehensive Guide
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, revolutionised our understanding of the universe with its detailed images and data.
The James Webb Space Telescope: Comprehensive Guide and Insights
The James Webb Space Telescope is a revolutionary observatory designed to explore the universe's earliest galaxies and stars.
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.
James Webb Space Telescope at L2: A New Era in Astronomy
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 December 25, 2021, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, the JWST is equipped with a 6.5-metre primary mirror, significantly larger than Hubble'
James Webb Space Telescope at L2
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 aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, JWST is a joint project of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space
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.
Chandra X-ray Observatory: Unveiling the High-Energy Universe
The Chandra X-ray Observatory, launched on 23 July 1999 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-93), is a flagship mission of NASA dedicated to X-ray astronomy. Named after the Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Chandra is designed to observe X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe, s
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.
Understanding Orbital Period: Key Concepts and Calculations
The orbital period is the time a celestial object takes to complete one orbit around another object. Learn its significance and calculation.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-07
This week, the space community's attention was drawn to NASA's strategic decisions and operational challenges. The agency is set to select a new headquarters by the end of the year, a move that underscores its evolving administrative needs.