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 14 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.
Parts of a Satellite: Systems That Keep It Working
Discover the key components and systems inside a satellite that ensure its operation in space, including power, thermal control, and communication.
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.
NASA vs ESA vs CNSA: How the Space Agencies Compare
NASA, ESA and CNSA represent different ways of organising space exploration. Their budgets, responsibilities and partnerships matter more than a simple ranking.
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.
Why Is Landing on Mars So Hard?
Mars has enough atmosphere to threaten an arriving spacecraft, but not enough to land it safely with a parachute alone. Every landing must solve both problems autonomously.
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.
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.
Parker Solar Probe: 6.1 Million Kilometres from the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flies through the Sun’s outer atmosphere, using a carbon-composite shield and a carefully shaped orbit to investigate coronal heating and the solar wind.