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 16 published reports.
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.
NASA Rescues Swift Telescope Amid International Launch Preparations
NASA's Swift telescope resumes science operations after a failed rescue mission. ESA's JUICE to explore Jovian moon Kallichore.
Understanding the Perseids: The Annual Meteor Shower Explained
The Perseids meteor shower occurs every August as Earth passes through debris from comet Swift-Tuttle, resulting in visible shooting stars.
Perseids Radiance: A Celestial Dance in the Night Sky
The Perseids meteor shower, enhanced by a solar eclipse, dazzled observers with its radiant in Perseus. Learn the science behind this celestial event.
Witness a Martian Eclipse: Phobos Dances Across the Sun
Phobos, Mars' moon, creates a swift solar eclipse captured by Perseverance. Learn about its future and Mars' exploration.
Celestial Reflections: Perseid Meteor and Milky Way
A Perseid meteor illuminates the night sky over La Palma, captured alongside the Milky Way and reflected in the LST-1 telescope's mirror.
Capturing the Celestial Dance of the Perseids
A composite image from Czechia captures the Perseid Meteor Shower's peak, showcasing 1,706 meteors and revealing radiants from multiple showers.
Unveiling the Mystery of the Solar Eclipse Intruder
A mysterious object crossed a partially eclipsed Sun during the Perseids shower, sparking debate. Discover what it was.
Perseid Meteors Illuminate Swedish Skies
The Perseid meteor shower, visible from Sweden, offers a stunning display of cometary dust streaking through Earth's atmosphere.
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.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-28
This week in orbit, a 12-billion-year-old interstellar comet, older than our solar system, captured the attention of astronomers. Meanwhile, SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California, contributing to the constellation's expansion.
This Week in Orbit: 10,038 Starlinks and a Moon Push
China and SpaceX added to their constellations, NASA advanced its lunar lander plans, and close-approach tracking highlighted the distinction between proximity and collision risk.