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Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 34 published reports.

NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft launches from Cape Canaveral, marking the first use of Lockheed Martin's Athena II rocket and Launch Complex 46.
Orbital Events

The World's Spaceports: Comprehensive Launch Sites Guide

Spaceports are crucial launch sites for rockets entering orbit. Discover key locations and their roles in global space exploration.

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Interior view of twin control rooms at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, showcasing advanced technology for Artemis mission monitoring.
Orbital Events

NASA vs ESA vs CNSA: Comparing the World's Leading Space Agencies

NASA, ESA, and CNSA are the leading space agencies shaping global space exploration. This article compares their missions, budgets, and achievements.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Sets Record with Dual Falcon 9 Launches in Under an Hour

SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record and supporting Globalstar and U.S. Space Force.

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Tonga Eruption Atmospheric Wave
Satellite Spotlight

GLONASS-K: Russia's Advanced Navigation Satellites

GLONASS-K is the latest generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide precise positioning and timing services globally. The GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) programme is Russia's counterpart to the United States' GPS and the European Union's Galile

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Rocket Lab Leader Visits NASA Stennis
Weekly Roundup

This Week in Orbit: 10 August 2026

This week saw significant developments in the space sector, notably the failure of a Chinese Long March 7A rocket. This incident, reported by SpacePolicyOnline, adds to the challenges faced by China's space programme in maintaining its launch schedule.

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NASA and ISRO leaders discuss collaboration, seated at a conference table with flags in the background.
Orbital Events

ISRO Missions: A Comprehensive Guide to India's Space Achievements

ISRO, India's space agency, has launched numerous missions, including Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, marking significant achievements in space exploration.

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Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft analyzing Moon's shadowed regions for water ice and micro-cold traps using reflected light.
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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Ecuadorian officials signing the Artemis Accords at a formal ceremony with flags in the background.
Orbital Briefing

Mauritius Joins Artemis Accords; Starlink Orbit Adjustments

Mauritius becomes the 70th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, while Starlink satellites undergo significant orbital adjustments.

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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
Satellite Spotlight

Tiangong: China's Permanent Space Station

Tiangong, meaning 'Heavenly Palace' in Chinese, is China's permanent space station, serving as a symbol of the nation's growing capabilities in space exploration. Officially known as the Tiangong Space Station (TSS), it is designed to support long-term human habitation and scientific research.

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Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata examines the Pressurized Module in the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center.
Orbital Events

Tiangong Space Station: A Comprehensive Guide to China's Orbital Outpost

Tiangong is China's modular space station, serving as a hub for scientific research and international cooperation in low Earth orbit.

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Illustration of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite orbiting Earth with extended solar panels, monitoring sea levels.
Satellite Spotlight

Sentinel-2: Europe's Copernicus Imaging Workhorse

Sentinel-2 is a high-resolution, multi-spectral imaging mission forming part of the European Union's Copernicus programme. Operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), Sentinel-2 provides vital data for land monitoring, including agriculture, forestry, and disaster control.

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