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 75 published reports.
SpaceX Launches Classified Mission for US Space Force
SpaceX launches a classified mission for the US Space Force today. New insights into the origin of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS emerge.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Classified Mission for U.S. Space Force
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force. JWST observes Chariklo's ring dynamics. Close approaches monitored in orbit.
Close Satellite Encounters and Space Force Leadership Change
Satellite close approaches and a leadership change in the U.S. Space Force highlight today's space activities.
Space Force Awards $60M for Satellite Network Tests
The US Space Force allocates $60 million for satellite network tests. TESS discovers a rare brown dwarf. Close satellite approaches monitored.
Space Force Expands GPS Network Amid Satellite Close Approaches
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for two additional GPS satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
Perseverance Captures Earth's Disappearance Behind Martian Moon
NASA's Perseverance rover witnesses Earth vanish behind Mars' moon, while Schiess takes command of US Space Force amid satellite close approaches.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Classified Launch on 26 September 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force today. The Starlink network now has 9,940 active satellites.
NASA Awards Moon Base Contracts as SpaceX Secures Major Military Deal
NASA awards initial moon base contracts; SpaceX secures $2.29 billion Space Force contract; Artemis III crew announcement expected.
SpaceX Sets Record with Dual Falcon 9 Launches in Under an Hour
SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record and supporting Globalstar and U.S. Space Force.
China's Space Programme: A Comprehensive Overview
China's space programme, led by the CNSA, is a major force in global space exploration, with significant achievements in satellite deployment and lunar exploration.
Boeing Secures $2 Billion Contract Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Boeing secures a $2 billion contract for satellite communications, while satellite close approaches underscore growing orbital congestion.
Exploring the Symphony of Black Holes in Space
Black holes can emit ripples in space-time at audible frequencies, offering a unique cosmic symphony.