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 276 published reports.
Understanding Rocket Body Debris in Earth's Orbit
Rocket body debris refers to the remnants of launch vehicles left in orbit, contributing significantly to space debris and posing collision risks.
Understanding Kessler Syndrome: Space Debris Chain Reaction
Kessler syndrome refers to a scenario where space debris collisions create more debris, increasing collision risks exponentially.
Space Debris: Understanding the Growing Threat in Orbit
Space debris refers to defunct human-made objects in orbit, posing risks to satellites and space missions.
Active Debris Removal: Technologies Cleaning Up Space
Active debris removal involves technologies designed to clean up space junk, ensuring sustainable orbits for future missions.
Who Tracks Space Debris? Inside the Global Surveillance Network
Space debris is tracked by a global network of agencies monitoring 28,886 objects, ensuring orbital safety and sustainability.
Fengyun-1C debris: the legacy of China's 2007 ASAT test
China's destruction of the Fengyun-1C weather satellite in January 2007 created a long-lived debris cloud. Its fragments remain a case study in how one interception can change the orbital environment for decades.
SpaceX Launches Classified NRO Payload Amidst Rising Space Debris Concerns
SpaceX launches a classified payload for the NRO, while astronomers warn of invisible debris in geosynchronous orbit. The Roman Space Telescope is set for an August launch.
Satellite Spotlight: COSMOS 1408 — The 2021 Russian ASAT Test Debris Field
COSMOS 1408, also known by its NORAD ID 13552, was a Soviet-era electronic signals intelligence satellite launched on 16 September 1982. It was part of the Tselina-D series, designed to monitor electronic communications and radar emissions from Earth.
What Happens If Two Satellites Collide?
A satellite collision can leave fragments circling Earth long after the spacecraft are destroyed. Their altitude helps determine how long the danger lasts.
Low Earth Orbit: Why Space Is Busiest Below 2,000 km
Low Earth orbit hosts space stations, broadband constellations and Earth-observation missions. Explore how it works, why it is crowded and what keeps satellites flying safely.
How Many Satellites Reentered This Year? 2026 by the Numbers
Orbital Radar records 673 satellite and payload re-entries in 2026 so far, within 1,119 atmospheric returns across all object types.
How Many Starlink Satellites Fall Each Day?
1.5 Starlink satellites re-enter Earth's atmosphere each day, according to Orbital Radar data. Explore the reasons behind these controlled re-entries.