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 11 published reports.
SpaceX Starship's Tower Catch and JWST's Water Hunt
SpaceX plans a tower catch for Starship's next flight, while JWST explores water on mini-Neptunes.
Tracking Deep Space: Voyager, JWST and Humanity's Most Distant Craft
The Deep Space tool tracks humanity's most distant probes, including Voyager and JWST. Learn how it works and explore its data.
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).
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Classified Mission for U.S. Space Force
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force. JWST observes Chariklo's ring dynamics. Close approaches monitored in orbit.
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.
Starlink Expansion and Exoplanet Discoveries Mark Space Developments
SpaceX expands Starlink with 24 new satellites. JWST observes a giant planet orbiting a dead star, offering insights into stellar evolution.
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.
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.
James Webb Reveals Rapid Planet Formation in New Study
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed rapid planet formation around 72 stars, prompting a rethink of current theories.
Orbital Close Calls Highlight Need for Space Traffic Management
Recent close approaches in orbit underscore the need for better space traffic management as Starliner delays continue.
Unveiling the Celestial Tapestry of Rho Ophiuchi
The Rho Ophiuchi complex reveals a vibrant tapestry of star formation, nebulae, and ancient clusters, captured in stunning detail.