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 41 published reports.
ESA Eyes Crew Transport as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss
ESA announces plans for crew transport amid close approaches of Tianhui satellites. 15,752 active satellites in orbit.
Roman Telescope Powers On as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss
The Roman Space Telescope has successfully powered on its Coronagraph Instrument, while Tianhui satellites narrowly avoid collision. Track satellite passes and space weather updates on Orbital Radar.
DESI Survey Unveils Largest 2-D Map of Universe
The DESI Legacy Imaging Survey has released the largest 2-D map of the universe, while Tianhui satellites experience close orbital approaches.
Crew-12 Prepares for Return Amid Satellite Close Calls
Crew-12 prepares to depart the ISS after eight months, amid increased satellite close approaches. Arctic sea ice reaches its 2026 minimum.
Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch as Close Approaches Increase
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida for its upcoming launch, while satellite close approaches are closely monitored.
SpaceX IPO Boosts Market; Artemis Lander Plans Evolve
SpaceX's IPO sees shares rise 20%, marking a financial milestone. NASA refines Artemis lunar lander plans amid close satellite approaches.
China's Tallest Rocket Debuts Amid SpaceX's Historic IPO
China successfully launches its tallest rocket, while SpaceX's IPO sees shares rise by 20%. Astronomers express concerns over orbital data centres.
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.
Close Approaches and Crew-13 Mission Highlight Space Activity
Close satellite approaches and Crew-13's upcoming launch to the ISS are key highlights in today's space news.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-30
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is poised for launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida this Sunday, marking a significant milestone for the agency's next 'great observatory'. The telescope, named after Nancy Grace Roman, the 'mother of Hubble', aims to explore dark energy, exoplanets, and in
NASA Awards $600M in Lunar Lander Missions, Expands Moon Exploration
NASA allocates $600 million for lunar lander missions, bolstering Moon exploration efforts. Satellite close approaches monitored.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope, while astronauts conduct a spacewalk on the ISS to replace a failed antenna.