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 95 published reports.
Lunar Orbiters Active Today: A Complete Explainer
Lunar orbiters are satellites that orbit the Moon, providing crucial data for scientific research and future lunar missions. Discover the active orbiters today.
Real-Time Moon Tracker: Explore Lunar Phases and Orbiters
Discover the Moon Globe tool by Orbital Radar, your real-time moon tracker for lunar positions, phases, and orbiters.
Artemis III Crew Announced: Testing Lunar Landers in Orbit
NASA announces the Artemis III crew, including ESA's Luca Parmitano, to test lunar landers in orbit ahead of the 2027 lunar mission.
NASA Cancels Draper Lunar Lander; Starlink Satellites Adjust Orbits
NASA ends Draper lunar lander mission; Starlink satellites show orbital changes. Artemis Accords gain new signatories.
Types of Satellite Orbits: LEO, MEO, GEO and Beyond
Altitude is only part of an orbit’s story. Explore how height, tilt and shape determine what satellites can see, how they communicate and how long they remain in space.
Exploring the Moon's Mysterious Farside
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captures the Moon's rugged farside, revealing its thicker crust and unique geology.
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.
Witnessing a Celestial Dance: The Plane Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse, visible from half the Earth, creates a stunning celestial event. Captured with an aircraft in view, it highlights the beauty of astronomy.
Long March targets orbit: Orbital Briefing, 8 November
China targets a Long March launch today as NASA announces lunar project awards. In orbit, close approaches need context, while Amazon Leo prepares for a Vulcan flight.
How Eclipses Work: Understanding Celestial Shadows
Eclipses occur when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another. Learn how solar and lunar eclipses work, including their mechanics and significance.
Unveiling Earth's Shadow: A 22-Year Lunar Eclipse Journey
A composite image from 22 years of lunar eclipses reveals Earth's shadow, offering insights into our planet's orbit and atmospheric effects.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-19
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope has once again captured the scientific community's attention with its latest discovery on black holes. The telescope has provided new insights into how these cosmic giants feed themselves, a finding that could reshape our understanding of galactic evolution.