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 4 published reports.
Mars Storms and Satellite Close Calls Dominate Space News
Electrically charged storms on Mars pose challenges for future missions, while Earth satellites face close approaches.
Understanding TLE Format: A Comprehensive Guide
Two-Line Element sets (TLEs) are crucial for tracking satellites, providing data on orbit parameters and predictions.
Understanding Space Situational Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide
Space situational awareness involves tracking and predicting the movement of over 28,911 objects in orbit to ensure space safety.
Close Conjunction: SL-3 Rocket Body and NOAA 16 Debris
On 15 August 2026, at precisely 23:27:39 UTC, a medium-severity conjunction event was recorded between the SL-3 Rocket Body (NORAD ID: 11166) and debris from the NOAA 16 satellite (NORAD ID: 41510). The two objects approached each other within a minimum distance of approximately 1.82 kilometres.