Space News Mission Log — Satellite Launches, Orbital Events & Analysis
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From Theory to Reality: The Journey of Black Hole Discoveries
Black holes, once theoretical constructs, have been confirmed through observations of gravitational waves and stellar interactions.
Parker Solar Probe: Touching the Sun
The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA spacecraft launched on 12 August 2018 with the mission to study the outer corona of the Sun. Named after solar astrophysicist Eugene Parker, it is the first spacecraft to fly into the low solar corona, providing unprecedented close-up observations of the Sun's atmosp
Celestial Connection: Barnard's Loop Illuminates Twin Volcanoes
A rare alignment of Barnard's Loop over Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes offers a stunning celestial spectacle, blending folklore with astrophysics.
ESA's SMILE Begins Science Operations with First Images
ESA and CAS have released the first images from the SMILE mission, marking the official start of its science operations.
James Webb Space Telescope at L2: A Deep Space Observatory
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, space-based observatory designed to complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. Launched on 25 December 2021, JWST is a collaborative project of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
NASA's Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
NASA's Roman Telescope is nearing its launch, while several close satellite encounters are monitored.
Chandra X-ray Observatory: Unveiling the High-Energy Universe
The Chandra X-ray Observatory, launched on 23 July 1999 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-93), is a flagship mission of NASA dedicated to X-ray astronomy. Named after the Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Chandra is designed to observe X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe, s
China's Reusable Rocket Success; Starship Prepares for Flight 13
China's Long March-10B successfully tested for reusability; SpaceX's Starship gears up for its 13th flight.
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.
NASA's Roman Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida, marking a critical step towards its upcoming mission to explore dark energy and exoplanets.
Roman Space Telescope Launches, Close Satellite Approaches Noted
NASA's Roman Space Telescope embarks on its mission to explore the universe, while several close satellite approaches are monitored.
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