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.
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 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).
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.
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.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
Discover the enigmatic cometary knots in the Helix Nebula, imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the intricate structures of planetary nebulas.
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 Mysteries of Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula's cometary knots, captured in detail by the James Webb Space Telescope, offer insights into the complex processes of stellar evolution.
This Week in Orbit
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a warped structure within the protoplanetary disk of TW Hydrae, a nearby star system, providing new insights into planet formation processes. Meanwhile, the U.S.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-19
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope has once again captured the scientific community's attention with its latest discovery on black holes. The telescope has provided new insights into how these cosmic giants feed themselves, a finding that could reshape our understanding of galactic evolution.
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.
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.