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 10 published reports.
New Horizons: The Pluto Flyby Probe
New Horizons is a NASA space probe launched to study Pluto and its moons, as well as other objects in the Kuiper Belt. Launched on 19 January 2006, it was the first mission to explore Pluto up close, providing unprecedented data and images of the dwarf planet and its satellites.
New Horizons Awakens as Skyroot Readies for Launch
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has awakened from its longest hibernation, while Skyroot plans its first orbital launch. Satellite refueling advances.
Unveiling Charon: Pluto's Enigmatic Companion
Charon, Pluto's largest moon, reveals its complex surface and intriguing polar region in this enhanced image from New Horizons.
Pluto's Hidden Colours: A New Perspective on the Dwarf Planet
Explore Pluto's surface in enhanced color, revealing its geological diversity through images from the New Horizons mission.
Astronomical Concerns Over Satellite Mega-Constellations
Astronomers express concern over satellite mega-constellations, while New Horizons approaches interstellar space.
Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium, Expanding Satellite Comms Reach
Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium signals a strategic expansion in satellite communications. Starlink satellites adjust orbits, and New Horizons observes solar wind changes.
Understanding Polar Orbits: Key Facts and Uses
Polar orbits pass over the Earth's poles, allowing satellites to scan the entire surface. They are crucial for Earth observation missions.
Voyager's Historic Encounter: Triton Revealed
In 1989, Voyager 2 captured stunning images of Triton, Neptune's largest moon, revealing its icy volcanoes and unique surface.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Network Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX's Starlink network expands with a Falcon 9 launch as close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Understanding GDOP and PDOP in GNSS: A Detailed Guide
GDOP and PDOP are key metrics in GNSS, affecting positioning accuracy. Learn their roles and significance in satellite navigation.