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.
Fireball or Satellite Reentry? How to Tell What You Saw
A brief flash and a slow procession of glowing fragments suggest different origins. Learn which clues matter, which can mislead, and how to investigate your sighting.
Satellite or Shooting Star? How to Tell the Difference
A satellite usually glides across the sky; a shooting star flashes past. Learn the visual clues, the exceptions and how to check a suspected satellite sighting.
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.
Electron targets iQPS launch: Orbital Briefing, 2 November
Rocket Lab targets an Electron launch for iQPS today, while close-approach tracking and questions over NASA's Swift telescope put orbital safety in focus.
Moving Light in the Sky: How to Identify What You See
A steady moving light could be a satellite, but motion alone cannot identify it. Use its path, flashing, duration and a predicted pass to narrow down what you saw.