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 15 published reports.
ISRO Missions: A Comprehensive Guide to India's Space Achievements
ISRO, India's space agency, has launched numerous missions, including Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, marking significant achievements in space exploration.
India's Jio Plans LEO Constellation Amid Market Shifts
India's Jio announces a sovereign LEO constellation plan, NASA contracts a private company for its next Mars orbiter, and JWST unveils a well-developed galaxy cluster.
Space Agencies List: Who Runs the World's Space Programmes?
NASA, ESA and CNSA are part of a much wider network of space organisations. Explore who runs national programmes, how responsibilities differ and where private companies fit.
NVS-03 reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 31 October 2026
India’s NVS-03 navigation satellite has reached orbit, while SpaceX reports another Starlink deployment. Ahead: Rocket Lab’s next radar-imaging mission.
Venus and Jupiter's Celestial Dance: A Cosmic Conjunction
A striking conjunction of Venus and Jupiter graced the evening skies, captured over ten days from India. Discover the science behind this celestial event.
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.
Lunar Orbiters Active Today: A Complete Explainer
Lunar orbiters are satellites that orbit the Moon, providing crucial data for scientific research and future lunar missions. Discover the active orbiters today.
Electron targets iQPS launch: Orbital Briefing, 2 November
Rocket Lab targets an Electron launch for iQPS today, while close-approach tracking and questions over NASA's Swift telescope put orbital safety in focus.
Why Do Rockets Launch From Florida?
Florida combines an eastward boost from Earth's rotation with open Atlantic launch corridors and decades of infrastructure. But the best launch site depends on the mission.
18 close approaches tracked: Orbital Briefing, 26 October
A roughly 0.63 km satellite approach leads Monday's briefing, alongside quiet space weather, Starlink fleet figures and the next scheduled Falcon 9 launch.
SatNet reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 25 October 2026
China's SatNet LEO Group 28 has reached orbit aboard Long March 8A. Elsewhere, satellite close approaches warrant attention while geomagnetic conditions remain quiet.
Three launches in a day: Orbital Briefing, 24 October 2026
China and Rocket Lab recorded three successful launches on Friday. Today's briefing also covers Artemis lander testing, close approaches and the next flight dates.