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 16 published reports.
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.
Unveiling the Eagle Nebula's Pillars in Infrared
The Hubble Space Telescope reveals the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation in infrared, showcasing star formation amidst dense cosmic clouds.
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.
SpaceX Launches Classified NRO Payload Amidst Rising Space Debris Concerns
SpaceX launches a classified payload for the NRO, while astronomers warn of invisible debris in geosynchronous orbit. The Roman Space Telescope is set for an August launch.
NASA's Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
NASA's Roman Telescope is nearing its launch, while several close satellite encounters are monitored.
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.
NASA's Roman Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida, marking a critical step towards its upcoming mission to explore dark energy and exoplanets.
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).
Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch as Close Approaches Increase
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida for its upcoming launch, while satellite close approaches are closely monitored.
Urban Stargazing: The Milky Way Above Seoul
Discover the Milky Way's splendour over Seoul, captured with infrared techniques to pierce through city lights.
Unveiling the Cosmic Bat Nebula's Celestial Secrets
The Cosmic Bat Nebula, a vibrant star-forming region, emits a red glow from energised hydrogen, spanning 12 lightyears.
James Webb Space Telescope: A Comprehensive Guide
The James Webb Space Telescope is NASA's flagship observatory, designed to explore the universe's earliest galaxies and stars.