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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 44 published reports.

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed
Satellite Spotlight

James Webb Space Telescope at L2: A Deep Space Observatory

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, space-based observatory designed to complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. Launched on 25 December 2021, JWST is a collaborative project of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

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Illustration of Voyager 1 detecting interstellar plasma vibrations, representing sounds captured in space.
Orbital Events

Tracking Voyager 1 and 2: Humanity's Most Distant Machines

Voyager 1 and 2 are the farthest human-made objects, now in interstellar space. Learn how they are tracked and their current locations.

· 2 min
SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule on launch pad at dawn, ready for mission.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites Amidst Close Orbital Encounters

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. Close orbital encounters and NASA's new Deep Space Network dish also feature.

· 2 min
A rocket launching into the night sky, leaving a trail of bright flames and smoke.
Orbital Events

Where Is the Tesla Roadster Now? Tracking Its Journey Through Space

The Tesla Roadster, launched by SpaceX in 2018, continues its journey through space. Track its current location and trajectory.

· 2 min
A Deep Space Network antenna dish lit up at night
Satellite Spotlight

Tracking the Tesla Roadster in Deep Space

Learn how the Tesla Roadster is tracked in deep space using Orbital Radar's advanced tools, and explore the science behind its journey.

· 2 min
Astronaut view from the International Space Station showing Earth’s curvature and atmospheric layers against the blackness of space.
Orbital Briefing

AstroForge Completes DeepSpace-2 Amidst Satellite Close Calls

AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft as multiple close satellite approaches are monitored.

· 2 min
Technicians inspecting the mounting structure of an infrared telescope inside NASA's SOFIA aircraft observatory.
Orbital Events

James Webb Space Telescope: Current Location and Orbit

The James Webb Space Telescope is positioned at the second Lagrange point (L2), approximately 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, providing a stable environment for deep space observations.

· 2 min
NASA's Space Launch System rocket lifts off with Orion on the Artemis I mission from Kennedy Space Center at night
Orbital Events

The Artemis Program: NASA's Ambitious Return to the Moon

NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024, establishing a sustainable presence for future exploration.

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Nighttime launch of Expedition 39 rocket with bright flames against dark sky.
Orbital Briefing

China's Reusable Rocket Success; Starship Prepares for Flight 13

China's Long March-10B successfully tested for reusability; SpaceX's Starship gears up for its 13th flight.

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Artist's concept of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, with Earth in the distance
Orbital Events

Lunar Orbiters Active Today: A Complete Explainer

Lunar orbiters are satellites that orbit the Moon, providing crucial data for scientific research and future lunar missions. Discover the active orbiters today.

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NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on massive crawler, moving to Launch Pad 39B for Artemis II mission.
Orbital Events

Comprehensive Guide to Every Active Launch Vehicle

Explore the full range of active launch vehicles, their capabilities, and their roles in deploying satellites and other payloads into orbit.

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