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 5 published reports.
Understanding Satellite Collision Avoidance and Conjunction Assessment
Satellite collision avoidance involves predicting and preventing potential collisions in space through conjunction assessments using precise data.
Close Approach Alert: Objects B and C Near Miss in Orbit
A close approach between two space objects, designated as OBJECT B and OBJECT C, occurred on 30 June 2026 at 00:30 UTC. The minimum distance between the two was approximately 1.37 kilometres, which is considered a medium-severity conjunction.
Close Approach of QIANFAN Satellites: Assessing the Risks and Implications
On 12 June 2026, two satellites from the QIANFAN series, QIANFAN-169 (NORAD ID: 69386) and QIANFAN-182 (NORAD ID: 69399), experienced a close approach event. The minimum predicted distance between the two satellites was approximately 1.67 kilometres.
Close Conjunction: FLOCK 4H 14 and MAUVE Satellites
On 13 July 2026, at 02:21 UTC, a close approach event involving two satellites, FLOCK 4H 14 (NORAD ID: 66717) and MAUVE (NORAD ID: 66756), is projected to occur. The minimum predicted distance between these spacecraft is approximately 1.64 kilometres.
Close Conjunction: SL-3 Rocket Body and NOAA 16 Debris
On 15 August 2026, at precisely 23:27:39 UTC, a medium-severity conjunction event was recorded between the SL-3 Rocket Body (NORAD ID: 11166) and debris from the NOAA 16 satellite (NORAD ID: 41510). The two objects approached each other within a minimum distance of approximately 1.82 kilometres.