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 34 published reports.
Rocket Lab Launches Japanese Satellite Amidst Lunar Telescope Race
Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite, while plans for a lunar telescope progress. Starlink satellites experience close approaches.
Swift Mission Faces Setback Amidst Reaction Wheel Failures
Swift mission faces attitude control issues due to reaction wheel failures, while Starlink satellites experience close approaches.
The Apollo Program: Humanity's First Steps on the Moon
The Apollo program was NASA's historic mission to land humans on the Moon, achieving this goal with Apollo 11 in 1969.
Starship Spotted by Starlink: A New Era of Space Observation
SpaceX's Starship was observed by a Starlink satellite, highlighting the integration of commercial space assets.
Three launches in a day: Orbital Briefing, 24 October 2026
China and Rocket Lab recorded three successful launches on Friday. Today's briefing also covers Artemis lander testing, close approaches and the next flight dates.
China's Landspace Successfully Recovers Booster on Zhuque-3's Second Flight
China's Landspace successfully recovers a booster from its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.
The Long March Rocket Family: A Comprehensive Guide
The Long March rocket family is China's primary launch vehicle series, enabling numerous satellite and crewed missions since 1970.
ISS Crew Takes Shelter Amid Russian Segment Leak
ISS crew members took shelter following an air leak in the Russian segment. Blue Origin remains focused on future missions despite New Glenn anomaly.
The Artemis Program: NASA's Ambitious Return to the Moon
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024, establishing a sustainable presence for future exploration.
China's Tallest Rocket Launches; SpaceX IPO Soars
China debuts its tallest rocket successfully, while SpaceX sees a significant rise in shares following its IPO.
China's Space Programme: A Comprehensive Overview
China's space programme, led by the CNSA, is a major force in global space exploration, with significant achievements in satellite deployment and lunar exploration.
This Week in Orbit
This week saw significant developments in the space sector, highlighted by SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO), which resulted in a nearly 20% rise in its share value. Meanwhile, NASA is refining its Artemis lunar lander plans, a critical component of its programme to return humans to th