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 31 published reports.
GLONASS-K: Russia's Advanced Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the latest generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide precise positioning and timing services globally. The GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) programme is Russia's counterpart to the United States' GPS and the European Union's Galile
GLONASS-K: Russia's Next-Generation Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the third generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide real-time positioning and timing data for military and civilian users worldwide. The system is a counterpart to the United States' GPS (Global Positioning System) and the European Union's Gal
Russia's GPS Jamming Raises Concerns Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Russia's GPS jamming from space raises safety concerns as satellites experience close approaches.
ISS Crew Takes Shelter Amid Russian Segment Leak
ISS crew members took shelter following an air leak in the Russian segment. Blue Origin remains focused on future missions despite New Glenn anomaly.
COSMOS 1408 and the 2021 Russian ASAT Test Debris Field
COSMOS 1408, a defunct Soviet-era satellite, became the focal point of global attention following a Russian anti-satellite (ASAT) test on 15 November 2021. Originally launched on 16 September 1982, COSMOS 1408 was part of the Tselina-D electronic intelligence satellite series.
Satellite Spotlight: COSMOS 1408 — The 2021 Russian ASAT Test Debris Field
COSMOS 1408, also known by its NORAD ID 13552, was a Soviet-era electronic signals intelligence satellite launched on 16 September 1982. It was part of the Tselina-D series, designed to monitor electronic communications and radar emissions from Earth.
Satellite Spotlight: COSMOS 1408 and the 2021 Russian ASAT Test Debris Field
COSMOS 1408, a Soviet-era satellite, was launched on 16 September 1982. It was part of the Tselina-D series, designed for electronic intelligence (ELINT) purposes.
Satellite Spotlight: COSMOS 1408 — The 2021 Russian ASAT Test Debris Field
COSMOS 1408 was a Soviet military satellite launched on 16 September 1982. It was part of the Tselina-D series, designed for electronic intelligence gathering.
NASA Concludes MAVEN Mission, Discovers Atmospheric Phenomenon
NASA concludes MAVEN mission, revealing a new atmospheric phenomenon on Mars. ISS crew takes shelter due to a Russian segment air leak.
High-Risk Conjunction: COSMOS 2581 and COSMOS 2582 Approach
The Russian satellites COSMOS 2581 and COSMOS 2582, with NORAD IDs 62902 and 62903 respectively, are projected to come perilously close to each other at a minimum distance of 0.42 km. This conjunction is scheduled for 24 August 2026 at 02:39:45 UTC.
Highly Elliptical Orbits: Understanding Their Role in Space
Highly elliptical orbits (HEOs) are elongated paths used for specific satellite missions, offering unique advantages for communication and observation.
Galileo FOC: Europe's Navigation Constellation
Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) is the European Union's global navigation satellite system, designed to provide highly accurate positioning data worldwide. Unlike the United States' GPS or Russia's GLONASS, Galileo is a civilian-controlled system, managed by the European Union Agency for t