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 39 published reports.
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.
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.
Russia's GPS Jamming Raises Concerns Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Russia's GPS jamming from space raises safety concerns as satellites experience close approaches.
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.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-09-06
This week, SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking a continued expansion of their satellite internet constellation. The launch, which took place from Cape Canaveral, saw the Falcon 9 booster land on a drone ship at sea, adding to SpaceX's impressive reco
Saturn's Mysterious Cloud Formation and China's Rocket Success
Astronomers discover a 10-sided cloud at Saturn's south pole, while China's Pallas-1 rocket completes a successful debut.
Chang'e-6 Reveals Moon's Ancient Secrets, Starship's Latest Milestone
Chang'e-6 samples shed light on lunar history, while SpaceX's Starship achieves another milestone with its 13th test flight.
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.