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 6 published reports.
Understanding Kessler Syndrome: Space Debris Chain Reaction
Kessler syndrome refers to a scenario where space debris collisions create more debris, increasing collision risks exponentially.
How Often Do Satellites Almost Collide? Near Misses in Orbit
Orbital Radar recorded 536 approaches within 1 km in the latest 30 days. Its conjunction history reveals a longer-term rise, but proximity alone does not establish collision risk.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT A and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 1st September 2026, a close conjunction event was recorded between two objects, designated OBJECT A and OBJECT D, with a minimum separation distance of approximately 1.76 kilometres. This event, classified with medium severity, highlights the ongoing challenges of managing space traffic and debri
Low Earth Orbit: Why Space Is Busiest Below 2,000 km
Low Earth orbit hosts space stations, broadband constellations and Earth-observation missions. Explore how it works, why it is crowded and what keeps satellites flying safely.
Space Debris: Understanding the Growing Threat in Orbit
Space debris refers to defunct human-made objects in orbit, posing risks to satellites and space missions.
Understanding Satellite Collision Avoidance and Conjunction Assessment
Satellite collision avoidance involves predicting and preventing potential collisions between orbiting objects using conjunction assessments.