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 13 published reports.
SpaceX AI Satellites: Pioneering Autonomous Space Operations
SpaceX's AI satellites are revolutionising autonomous space operations by enhancing satellite communication and navigation capabilities.
Understanding Low Earth Orbit: The Busiest Region in Space
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the most congested region in space, with over 18,000 active satellites and a significant amount of debris.
BeiDou-3: China's Global Navigation System
BeiDou-3 is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide global navigation services. Officially completed in June 2020, BeiDou-3 offers services such as positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) globally.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT B and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 13 August 2026, at precisely 02:54 UTC, a close conjunction event will take place between two space objects designated as OBJECT B and OBJECT D. The minimum separation distance is estimated to be approximately 1.76 kilometres.
Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres: Essential Guide for Space Safety
Collision avoidance involves manoeuvres to prevent satellites from colliding with space debris or other objects.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Astrobotic's Strategic Sale
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Astrobotic's sale to Voyager promises expansion.
Crew Capsules Compared: Dragon, Starliner, Soyuz, and Shenzhou
Compare Dragon, Starliner, Soyuz, and Shenzhou capsules. Understand their features, missions, and differences.
Perseverance Rover: Mission, Discoveries, and Mars Sample Return
The Perseverance rover is exploring Mars to search for signs of past life and collect samples for future return to Earth.
Satellite Spotlight: GPS IIR-11 — The Backbone of Global Navigation
GPS IIR-11 is part of the Global Positioning System (GPS), a network of satellites that provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on or near the Earth. Launched on 31 March 2003, GPS IIR-11 is one of the Block IIR satellites, which are the second generation of GPS satellit
SpaceX Recovery Fleet: Comprehensive Guide to Drone Ships
SpaceX's recovery fleet, including drone ships like 'Of Course I Still Love You', plays a crucial role in reusing rockets, reducing costs, and advancing space exploration.
Galileo FOC: Europe's Navigation Constellation
Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) is the European Union's global navigation satellite system, designed to provide highly accurate positioning data worldwide. Unlike the United States' GPS or Russia's GLONASS, Galileo is a civilian-controlled system, managed by the European Union Agency for t
Mars Rovers: From Sojourner to Perseverance
Mars rovers have been exploring the Red Planet since 1997, with missions like Sojourner and Perseverance providing vital data.