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 101 published reports.
NASA Awards $600M in Lunar Lander Missions, Expands Moon Exploration
NASA allocates $600 million for lunar lander missions, bolstering Moon exploration efforts. Satellite close approaches monitored.
How Long Does It Take to Get to the Moon?
Reaching the Moon can take about three days or several months. The difference lies in the route, the fuel budget and whether a spacecraft must land, orbit or simply fly past.
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.
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.
NASA Rescues Swift Telescope Amid International Launch Preparations
NASA's Swift telescope resumes science operations after a failed rescue mission. ESA's JUICE to explore Jovian moon Kallichore.
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.
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.
Apollo 11: Illuminating the Lunar Surface
Discover the significance of the Apollo 11 mission's Solar Wind Composition Experiment, captured in a historic image by Neil Armstrong.
Crew-12 Returns as ISS Operations Continue
Crew-12 has returned to Earth, marking a successful mission. The ISS remains operational with ongoing activities.
Chang'e 7 Set for Ambitious Lunar Mission Amid New Space Policy
China's Chang'e 7 is poised to launch on an ambitious lunar mission, while the US unveils a new space transportation policy.
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.
JAXA's MMX Mission Prepares for Launch with NASA Instruments
JAXA's MMX mission, featuring NASA instruments, is set to launch soon. Rocket Lab delays Neutron debut to 2027. SpaceX launches a classified payload.