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 9 published reports.
Solar Observatory Spacecraft: Monitoring Our Sun
Solar observatory spacecraft are crucial for monitoring the Sun's activity and understanding space weather impacts on Earth.
Unleashing the Sun: Understanding Coronal Mass Ejections
The Solar Dynamics Observatory captures a coronal mass ejection, illustrating the Sun's dynamic magnetic fields and their impact on Earth.
SOHO: the Sun-watching observatory at L1
Stationed around 1.5 million kilometres sunward of Earth, SOHO transformed observations of the solar interior, atmosphere and eruptions — and became an unexpected comet hunter.
This Week in Orbit: Falcon 9 reaches 700 launches
SpaceX closes October with a Falcon 9 milestone, India launches a navigation satellite, and close-approach tracking highlights why proximity alone does not establish collision risk.
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.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-09-13
This week in orbit saw a rich tapestry of scientific insights and celestial events. A significant development was Japan's Hayabusa2 achieving the first-ever laser ranging experiment with an asteroid, marking a milestone in space exploration.
NASA and Roscosmos Extend Seat Barter Deal Amid Close Satellite Encounters
NASA and Roscosmos have extended their seat barter agreement, while recent close satellite encounters underscore the growing congestion in orbit.
Meteor's Brief Dance with the Lacerta Nebula
A meteor briefly illuminates the Lacerta Nebula, offering a glimpse into its composition and the atmospheric effects of meteoroids.
Swift Mission Faces Setback Amidst Reaction Wheel Failures
Swift mission faces attitude control issues due to reaction wheel failures, while Starlink satellites experience close approaches.