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 44 published reports.
James Webb Reveals Rapid Planet Formation in New Study
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed rapid planet formation around 72 stars, prompting a rethink of current theories.
Webb Telescope Unveils TW Hydrae's Protoplanetary Disk Secrets
The Webb Telescope has revealed a warped structure in TW Hydrae's protoplanetary disk, offering insights into planetary formation.
This Week in Orbit
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a warped structure within the protoplanetary disk of TW Hydrae, a nearby star system, providing new insights into planet formation processes. Meanwhile, the U.S.
Mars' Turtle Rock: A Geological Marvel Explored by Curiosity
Mars' Turtle Rock, a 15-metre geological formation, offers insights into the planet's erosive history, captured by Curiosity.
Saturn: The Floating Giant of Our Solar System
Discover why Saturn, the ringed giant, could float in water and learn about its significance in our solar system.
A pair of planet-forming discs reveals dust at work
Two young stars hide behind their planet-forming discs. Webb’s infrared views reveal dust above and below them, offering clues to how planetary systems take shape.
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.
Starship Spotted by Starlink: A New Era of Space Observation
SpaceX's Starship was observed by a Starlink satellite, highlighting the integration of commercial space assets.
Witnessing the Echoes of a Stellar Cataclysm: The Vela Supernova Remnant
The Vela Supernova Remnant, a 12,000-year-old cosmic spectacle, showcases the aftermath of a stellar explosion with vivid emissions of hydrogen and oxygen.
Unveiling the Celestial Tapestry of Rho Ophiuchi
The Rho Ophiuchi complex reveals a vibrant tapestry of star formation, nebulae, and ancient clusters, captured in stunning detail.
James Webb Space Telescope at L2: A Deep Space Observatory
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, space-based observatory designed to complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. Launched on 25 December 2021, JWST is a collaborative project of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Mars Flyby; Starlink Maneuvers Detected
NASA's Psyche spacecraft captures a Mars flyby, while several Starlink satellites perform orbital maneuvers. Explore these developments and more.