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 8 published reports.
NVS-03 reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 31 October 2026
India’s NVS-03 navigation satellite has reached orbit, while SpaceX reports another Starlink deployment. Ahead: Rocket Lab’s next radar-imaging mission.
ISS solar array upgrade: Orbital Briefing, 30 October 2026
Spacewalkers have deployed an upgraded solar array at the International Space Station. Meanwhile, ISRO targets a navigation satellite launch and orbital monitoring continues.
Vulcan targets November return: Orbital Briefing, 29 October
ULA is targeting mid-November for Vulcan’s return to flight. Meanwhile, sharp changes in Starlink drag estimates warrant scrutiny ahead of SpaceX and ISRO launches.
9,996 active Starlinks: Orbital Briefing, 28 October 2026
Starlink has 9,996 operational satellites following another successful Falcon 9 mission. Meanwhile, geomagnetic conditions are quiet ahead of SpaceX and ISRO launches.
This Week in Orbit: 10,038 Starlinks and a Moon Push
China and SpaceX added to their constellations, NASA advanced its lunar lander plans, and close-approach tracking highlighted the distinction between proximity and collision risk.
18 close approaches tracked: Orbital Briefing, 26 October
A roughly 0.63 km satellite approach leads Monday's briefing, alongside quiet space weather, Starlink fleet figures and the next scheduled Falcon 9 launch.
SatNet reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 25 October 2026
China's SatNet LEO Group 28 has reached orbit aboard Long March 8A. Elsewhere, satellite close approaches warrant attention while geomagnetic conditions remain quiet.
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.