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.
Venus and Jupiter's Celestial Dance Over Avebury
Venus and Jupiter's close conjunction offers a stunning view in the twilight skies, captured over the historic Avebury stone circle.
Diamonds in the Sky: The Fascinating Weather of Jupiter and Saturn
Discover the intriguing possibility of diamond rain on Jupiter and Saturn, where high pressures may crystallize carbon into diamonds.
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.
Celestial Dance: Jupiter and Venus in Stunning Conjunction
Jupiter and Venus align in a rare celestial event visible worldwide. Discover the science and beauty of this planetary conjunction.
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.
Celestial Duet: Milky Way and Zodiacal Light Over Atacama
The Atacama Desert offers a stunning view of the Milky Way and zodiacal light, revealing insights into cosmic dust origins.
In Pursuit of Shadows: Capturing a Solar Eclipse from the Sky
NASA's WB-57F aircraft captures the solar corona during a total solar eclipse, revealing celestial wonders from 50,000 feet above the Earth.
Close Satellite Encounters and Space Force Leadership Change
Satellite close approaches and a leadership change in the U.S. Space Force highlight today's space activities.
Historic All-Female Spacewalk Highlights Busy Day in Orbit
Two astronauts are set to make history today with the sixth all-female spacewalk, part of a packed schedule of orbital activities.
Roman Space Telescope Launches Amid Close Orbital Encounters
The Roman Space Telescope successfully launched, while multiple close satellite approaches were monitored. Rocket Lab prepares for a Japanese radar satellite launch.
Comet 220P's Dazzling Outburst: A Rare Celestial Show
Comet 220P/McNaught has unexpectedly brightened, becoming visible to binoculars. This rare outburst offers a unique celestial view.
Saturn's Majestic Moons: A Telescopic Family Portrait
A telescopic image captures Saturn's six largest moons, including Titan and Enceladus, highlighting the planet's rich satellite system.