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 6 published reports.
Tucson Twinkling at Twilight: A Distant Window on Kitt Peak
Seen from Windy Point Vista, Tucson’s twilight panorama reaches as far as Kitt Peak, where the Mayall telescope peeks above the Quinlan Mountains.
Satellite Proliferation Threatens Astronomy, Close Approaches Monitored
Astronomy faces challenges from the planned launch of 1.7 million satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
Rare snow blankets the home of astronomy’s next giant eye
Snow and low clouds surround ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope in an unusual view of Cerro Armazones, a mountain chosen for its dry air and exceptionally steady skies.
All-Nighter on Kitt Peak: An Eclipse Above the Telescopes
An eclipsed Moon hangs above Kitt Peak’s telescopes as the Milky Way arcs across the sky, bringing Earth’s shadow and the wider Galaxy into the same view.
Gamma-Ray Bursts from Neutron Star Collapses Confirmed
Scientists confirm two gamma-ray bursts were caused by collapsing neutron stars, while SpaceX launches a SiriusXM satellite.
Earthly Expanse Around Rubin: Where Sky Meets Science
A northwest view from Rubin Observatory’s dome reveals the Chilean Andes—and the terrestrial infrastructure that helps turn clear skies into astronomical discoveries.