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 161 published reports.
Understanding Satellite Constellation Phasing: A Complete Guide
Constellation phasing is the process of arranging satellites in a constellation to ensure optimal coverage and functionality. Learn how it affects global satellite networks.
Starlink: The Mega-Constellation Reshaping Orbit
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, designed to provide high-speed broadband internet across the globe, particularly in remote and underserved areas. As of now, it comprises 10,897 active satellites, making it the largest satellite constellation ever deployed.
Understanding Mega-Constellations: The Future of Satellite Networks
Mega-constellations are large groups of satellites working together in low Earth orbit to provide global coverage. Discover their purpose and impact.
Guowang Satellites: China's Expansive State Constellation Explained
The Guowang satellites form China's state constellation, aiming to provide global satellite internet coverage. Explore its purpose, structure, and impact.
China's Qianfan Mega-Constellation: A Complete Explainer
Qianfan satellites form a Chinese mega-constellation aimed at global internet coverage, challenging Starlink's dominance.
OneWeb: The UK's Broadband Constellation
OneWeb is a satellite constellation designed to provide global broadband internet services. The project is led by OneWeb Ltd., a UK-based company, and aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas around the world.
Iridium NEXT: The Flash-Free Replacement Constellation
Iridium NEXT is a constellation of 66 active communication satellites, designed to replace the original Iridium network. Launched between 2017 and 2019, these satellites provide global voice and data coverage, enabling connectivity for satellite phones, pagers, and integrated transceivers.
India's Jio Plans LEO Constellation Amid Market Shifts
India's Jio announces a sovereign LEO constellation plan, NASA contracts a private company for its next Mars orbiter, and JWST unveils a well-developed galaxy cluster.
Astronomical Concerns Over Satellite Mega-Constellations
Astronomers express concern over satellite mega-constellations, while New Horizons approaches interstellar space.
Galileo FOC: Europe's navigation constellation
Europe's Galileo FOC satellites carry atomic clocks around Earth at roughly 23,222 kilometres altitude, providing the timing signals behind independent European navigation and positioning services.
Final Atlas V Launch Supports Amazon's Broadband Constellation
ULA launches final Atlas V for Amazon Leo, Starlink satellites adjust orbits, new Moon lander contracts announced.
Thor's Helmet: A Celestial Marvel in the Constellation of the Great Overdog
Thor's Helmet, an interstellar bubble 30 light-years across, is shaped by a Wolf-Rayet star nearing a supernova, located 15,000 light-years away.