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 26 published reports.
Understanding the Kp Index: Measuring Geomagnetic Storms
The Kp Index measures geomagnetic storm intensity on a scale from 0 to 9, crucial for understanding space weather impacts.
Roman Telescope Powers On as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss
The Roman Space Telescope has successfully powered on its Coronagraph Instrument, while Tianhui satellites narrowly avoid collision. Track satellite passes and space weather updates on Orbital Radar.
MMX heads for Mars: Orbital Briefing, 22 October 2026
MMX has launched on its journey towards Mars, while close approaches keep orbital traffic under scrutiny. Starlink and Chinese launches lead the next events to watch.
MMX launches towards Phobos: Orbital Briefing, 20 October
Japan's MMX mission is heading towards Mars to return samples of Phobos. Meanwhile, satellite close approaches and a busy launch schedule remain in focus.
This Week in Orbit: October 2026
This week in space has seen a flurry of scientific discoveries and notable events. One of the highlights was the identification of a distant supercluster of galaxies, which may provide new insights into self-interacting dark matter.
Close Approaches and Space Weather Highlight Today's Orbital Briefing
Today's orbital briefing covers close satellite approaches, current space weather conditions, and the upcoming Orionid meteor shower.
Juno Reveals Jupiter's Wavy Magnetodisk on 14 October 2026
Juno spacecraft data reveals Jupiter's wavy magnetodisk. Close satellite approaches and space weather updates.
ESA Astronaut Returns as Satellite Close Approaches Rise
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot returns from the ISS amid increased satellite close approaches, with 15,790 active satellites tracked.
SpaceX Crew-12 Returns as Close Approaches Increase
SpaceX Crew-12 prepares for splashdown, while satellite close approaches highlight growing space traffic concerns.
ESA Eyes Crew Transport as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss
ESA announces plans for crew transport amid close approaches of Tianhui satellites. 15,752 active satellites in orbit.
SpaceX Crew-12 Returns as Close Approaches Increase
SpaceX Crew-12 returns from the ISS as close satellite approaches increase. 15,756 active satellites are currently tracked.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-09-30
NASA has announced the development of a new space telescope, PRIMA, set to launch in 2033, aiming to advance our understanding of the universe. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency (ESA) has opened a competition for a chance to witness the BepiColombo mission's arrival at Mercury.