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 37 published reports.
Understanding Asteroid Close Approaches in 2023
Asteroid close approaches occur when an asteroid passes near Earth, posing potential risks. Learn about tracking and significance.
Unveiling the Double Lobed Asteroid Torifune
Asteroid 98943 Torifune, recently imaged by Hayabusa2, reveals a double-lobed structure, offering clues to its formation and composition.
Hayabusa2 Reveals Asteroid Torifune's Double Lobed Mystery
Hayabusa2's flyby of asteroid 98943 Torifune unveils its double lobed structure, offering insights into its formation and composition.
Tracking Near-Earth Asteroids: Your Guide to Real-Time Orbits and Risks
Discover how to track near-earth asteroids in real-time, assess their orbits, and understand potential impact risks with our detailed guide.
Understanding the Torino and Palermo Scales for Asteroid Impact Risk
The Torino and Palermo scales quantify the risk of asteroid impacts, providing a framework for assessing potential threats from near-Earth objects.
Hayabusa2's Asteroid Laser Experiment Marks a Milestone
Japan's Hayabusa2 has achieved a first-ever laser ranging experiment with an asteroid, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
China's Asteroid Hunter Reaches Target; SpaceX Achieves 600th Launch
China's asteroid mission reaches its target after a billion kilometres. SpaceX celebrates 600 launches with a Starlink mission.
SpaceX's Starlink V3 Set for Suborbital Deployment on Starship
SpaceX's Starship prepares for a suborbital flight to deploy Starlink V3 satellites, marking a significant step in satellite internet technology.
Understanding Planetary Defence: Strategies and Technologies
Planetary defence involves strategies and technologies to detect and mitigate potential asteroid impacts on Earth, ensuring global safety.
Psyche's Dance with Mars: A Celestial Gravity Assist
The Psyche spacecraft uses Mars for a gravity assist, accelerating its mission to the metallic asteroid Psyche, expected to arrive in 2029.
Hayabusa2's Laser Success and Starlink Manoeuvres
Japan's Hayabusa2 completes a pioneering laser ranging experiment with an asteroid. Starlink satellites adjust orbits, and space weather remains stable.
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.