Skip to content
Home › Blog
LIVE FEED

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 24 published reports.

RSS Feed
Technicians work on Rocket Lab PREFIRE satellite integration in a cleanroom environment.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab Launches Japanese Satellite Amidst Lunar Telescope Race

Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite, while plans for a lunar telescope progress. Starlink satellites experience close approaches.

· 2 min
Partial solar eclipse over New Orleans with the Moon covering 85% of the Sun, under mostly cloudy skies.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab's GHOST System Unveiled Amidst Chinese Launch Failure

Rocket Lab introduces the GHOST portable spaceport system, while China's LM-7A rocket fails. Key satellite close approaches noted.

· 2 min
Engineers working on Rocket Lab's PREFIRE satellite integration in a cleanroom environment.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab's Strategic Moves and Andromeda's Star Formation Slowdown

Rocket Lab announces strategic advancements; Hubble observes star formation slowdown in Andromeda. Perseids peak tonight.

· 2 min
Technicians work on Rocket Lab PREFIRE satellite integration in a clean room environment.
Orbital Briefing

Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' Mission Lifts Off Amidst Close Satellite Encounters

Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission launches today for Synspective, while close satellite encounters are closely monitored.

· 2 min
Illustration of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launching into space with vibrant starry background.
Orbital Briefing

Roman Space Telescope Launches Amid Close Orbital Encounters

The Roman Space Telescope successfully launched, while multiple close satellite approaches were monitored. Rocket Lab prepares for a Japanese radar satellite launch.

· 2 min
True color image of Titan's south polar vortex with swirling clouds, captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2012.
Orbital Briefing

Saturn's Mysterious Cloud Formation and China's Rocket Success

Astronomers discover a 10-sided cloud at Saturn's south pole, while China's Pallas-1 rocket completes a successful debut.

· 2 min
Rocket Lab Leader Visits NASA Stennis
Weekly Roundup

This Week in Orbit: 10 August 2026

This week saw significant developments in the space sector, notably the failure of a Chinese Long March 7A rocket. This incident, reported by SpacePolicyOnline, adds to the challenges faced by China's space programme in maintaining its launch schedule.

· 2 min
NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on massive crawler, moving to Launch Pad 39B for Artemis II mission.
Orbital Events

Comprehensive Guide to Every Active Launch Vehicle

Explore the full range of active launch vehicles, their capabilities, and their roles in deploying satellites and other payloads into orbit.

· 2 min
Titan Colorful South Polar Vortex
Orbital Briefing

Saturn's Mysterious Decagon and Reusable Rocket Success

Astronomers discover a decagon cloud at Saturn's south pole, and China's Pallas-1 rocket completes a successful debut.

· 2 min
A colorful robot-themed rocket on display at a rally with spectators in the background.
Launch Reports

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum Rocket: Europe's New Launch Contender

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket is a promising European launch vehicle aiming to provide cost-effective satellite deployment options.

· 2 min
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9/Dragon Rollout at Space Launch C
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Record-Breaking Launch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 is poised to launch for the 36th time, setting a new record for reusability. Satellite close approaches monitored.

· 2 min
📡
Stay in Orbit

Get weekly space intelligence delivered to your inbox — launches, events, and satellite analysis.