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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 15 published reports.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket rolling out to launch pad under clear blue sky
Orbital Briefing

Bandwagon-5 leads launch watch as Japan targets Phobos

Bandwagon-5 preparations put a re-entry capsule and 31 customer payloads in focus, while Japan's MMX mission draws attention to sample return from Phobos.

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Partial solar eclipse over New Orleans with the Moon covering 85% of the Sun, under mostly cloudy skies.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab's GHOST System Unveiled Amidst Chinese Launch Failure

Rocket Lab introduces the GHOST portable spaceport system, while China's LM-7A rocket fails. Key satellite close approaches noted.

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A group of astronauts and officials present Artemis II mission details with a large screen in the background.
Orbital Briefing

Artemis II Crew Honoured as Space Academy Announced

The Artemis II crew receives the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, coinciding with the announcement of a new U.S. Space Academy.

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Scientists presenting at a GOES-R satellite science briefing with visual aids in the background.
Orbital Events

Geostationary Transfer Orbits: A Complete Explainer

A Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) is an elliptical orbit used to transfer satellites to geostationary orbit, crucial for communications satellites.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Sets Record with Dual Falcon 9 Launches in Under an Hour

SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record and supporting Globalstar and U.S. Space Force.

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A variety of launch vehicles displayed against a clear blue sky, showcasing different designs and sizes.
Orbital Events

Satellite Re-entry: NORAD 47752 Expected on 9 September 2026

NORAD 47752 is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on 9 September 2026 at 03:21 UTC. Track it live on Orbital Radar.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out at Space Launch Complex under clear skies.
Orbital Events

When Is the Next Rocket Launch? Live Schedule and Countdown

Find out when the next rocket launch is scheduled with our comprehensive live schedule and countdown. Stay updated on all upcoming space missions.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket being rolled out at Space Launch Complex under a clear sky
Orbital Briefing

Isar Aerospace's Historic Launch and Starlink's 80th Mission

Isar Aerospace achieves a historic first orbital launch from continental Europe, while SpaceX prepares for its 80th Starlink mission of 2026.

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NASA's Mars Perseverance rover team posing with lucky peanuts at Jet Propulsion Laboratory before February 2021 landing.
Orbital Events

How Long Does It Take to Get to Mars?

Getting to Mars usually takes seven to nine months. The journey depends on where both planets will be at arrival, not simply how far apart they are at launch.

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Three engineers at Kennedy Space Center install protective heat shield tiles on the Discovery orbiter's main engine.
Orbital Events

How Many Satellites Reentered This Year? 2026 by the Numbers

Orbital Radar records 673 satellite and payload re-entries in 2026 so far, within 1,119 atmospheric returns across all object types.

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Image of Wolf-Rayet 140 system showing concentric dust rings formed by colliding stellar winds.
Orbital Briefing

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.

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