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 10 published reports.
Understanding the Kp Index: Measuring Geomagnetic Storms
The Kp Index measures geomagnetic storm intensity on a scale from 0 to 9, crucial for understanding space weather impacts.
How Solar Storms Threaten Satellites and Power Grids
Solar storms can disrupt satellites and power grids by inducing geomagnetic currents and radiation, posing risks to technology and infrastructure.
How Solar Cycles Affect Satellite Operations
Solar cycles influence satellite operations by affecting space weather, which can disrupt communications and increase orbital decay.
South Atlantic Anomaly: Why Satellites Glitch
A weak patch in Earth's magnetic shield brings trapped radiation into the paths of low-orbiting spacecraft. Here is why satellites glitch and how operators protect them.
18 close approaches tracked: Orbital Briefing, 26 October
A roughly 0.63 km satellite approach leads Monday's briefing, alongside quiet space weather, Starlink fleet figures and the next scheduled Falcon 9 launch.
9,996 active Starlinks: Orbital Briefing, 28 October 2026
Starlink has 9,996 operational satellites following another successful Falcon 9 mission. Meanwhile, geomagnetic conditions are quiet ahead of SpaceX and ISRO launches.
Why Does the ISS Need to Be Reboosted?
Thin air still slows the ISS near 400 km above Earth. Periodic engine burns replace lost orbital energy and keep the station at a useful operating altitude.
GOES-19: the weather watch at 35,786 kilometres
Operating as GOES East since April 2025, GOES-19 watches Atlantic hurricanes, American thunderstorms and solar activity from a near-fixed position above the equator.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-26
This week saw the safe return of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, marking the end of an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Chris Williams and his crewmates were among those returning, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between international space agencies
This Week in Orbit: Falcon 9 reaches 700 launches
SpaceX closes October with a Falcon 9 milestone, India launches a navigation satellite, and close-approach tracking highlights why proximity alone does not establish collision risk.