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 46 published reports.
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).
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.
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.
Starship's 13th Flight and Wildfires Impact NASA's Madrid Facility
SpaceX's Starship completes a successful 13th test flight with a soft splashdown. Meanwhile, wildfires near Madrid impact NASA's Deep Space Network facility.
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.
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.
AstroForge Completes DeepSpace-2 Amidst Satellite Close Calls
AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft as multiple close satellite approaches are monitored.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-09-06
This week, SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking a continued expansion of their satellite internet constellation. The launch, which took place from Cape Canaveral, saw the Falcon 9 booster land on a drone ship at sea, adding to SpaceX's impressive reco
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.
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.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-30
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, aiming to explore the hidden universe, successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This marks a significant milestone in cosmic exploration, focusing on dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astronomy.
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.