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 29 published reports.
Juno's Io Discoveries and Soyuz MS-28's Return
Juno's findings on Io's subsurface and Soyuz MS-28's return dominate today's space news, alongside close orbital encounters.
Satellite Spotlight: Voyager 1 — Humanity's Most Distant Spacecraft
Voyager 1 is a space probe launched by NASA on September 5, 1977, as part of the Voyager programme. Its primary mission was to explore the outer planets of our solar system, specifically Jupiter and Saturn.
Unveiling the Pelican Nebula: A Stellar Transformation
The Pelican Nebula, IC 5070, is a dynamic region of star formation and gas transformation, captured in a detailed 25-hour exposure.
Unveiling the Lion's Head Nebula: A Stellar Endgame
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the Lion's Head Nebula, showcasing the remnants of a Sun-like star and offering insights into stellar evolution.
Unveiling the Hamster Wheel Nebula: A Cosmic Enigma
The Hamster Wheel Nebula, or Longmore 8, showcases a dying star's remnants with intricate hydrogen and oxygen structures, highlighting advances in astronomical imaging.
Sputnik 1: The Satellite That Started the Space Age
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, marking the beginning of the Space Age. Launched by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957, it was a spherical satellite with a diameter of 58 cm and a weight of 83.6 kg.
Iridium NEXT: The Flash-Free Replacement Constellation
Iridium NEXT is the second-generation satellite constellation operated by Iridium Communications. It serves as the replacement for the original Iridium constellation, which was known for its characteristic 'Iridium flares'—bright flashes visible from Earth due to sunlight reflecting off their antenn
Starlink: The Mega-Constellation Reshaping Orbit
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, designed to provide high-speed broadband internet across the globe, particularly in remote and underserved areas. As of now, it comprises 10,897 active satellites, making it the largest satellite constellation ever deployed.
Psyche's Dance with Mars: A Celestial Gravity Assist
The Psyche spacecraft uses Mars for a gravity assist, accelerating its mission to the metallic asteroid Psyche, expected to arrive in 2029.
Understanding Satellite Radio Propagation with Orbital Radar's Heatmap
Discover how Orbital Radar's Propagation Heatmap tool helps optimise satellite communication by analysing radio propagation conditions.
Tracing the Ancient Echoes of Supernova RCW 86
RCW 86, a supernova remnant first recorded in 185 AD, offers insights into the universe's explosive past and the nature of Type Ia supernovae.
Unveiling the Jewels of Corona Australis
Discover the Corona Australis Molecular Cloud, a nearby star-forming region, and the distant Chandelier Cluster, a glittering celestial spectacle.