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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule being transported to launch pad under clear sky
Orbital Briefing

Starlink Expands as SpaceX Achieves 14th Successful Launch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites, expanding its constellation to 9,806 active units.

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Parker Solar Probe being prepared for launch with rollback process at the launch site.
Orbital Briefing

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.

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The launch of the SpaceX Starship 6 rocket seen from the space station
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Starship's Epic Flight 13 and Chang'e-6 Lunar Discoveries

SpaceX's Starship completes Flight 13, while Chang'e-6 samples offer insights into the Moon's far side.

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NASA Opportunity captures solar eclipses by Mars moons Deimos and Phobos, with Deimos as a speck and Phobos grazing the Sun.
Orbital Briefing

MMX heads for Mars: Orbital Briefing, 22 October 2026

MMX has launched on its journey towards Mars, while close approaches keep orbital traffic under scrutiny. Starlink and Chinese launches lead the next events to watch.

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Interior view of twin control rooms at NASA Marshall, supporting Artemis missions with advanced monitoring and safety systems.
Orbital Briefing

Three launches in a day: Orbital Briefing, 24 October 2026

China and Rocket Lab recorded three successful launches on Friday. Today's briefing also covers Artemis lander testing, close approaches and the next flight dates.

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Dwarf planet Ceres with hydrogen concentration data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft overlayed on its surface.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Awards Launch for StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector

NASA has awarded launch services for the StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector, a significant step for gamma-ray astronomy. Starlink satellites continue to experience close approaches.

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft nearing the International Space Station with Earth in the background.
Orbital Briefing

Artemis safety concerns: Orbital Briefing, 23 October 2026

NASA's safety panel raises concerns over Artemis IV and future access to low Earth orbit, while Dragon cargo reaches the ISS and satellite close approaches draw attention.

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Martian moon Phobos with varied surface temperatures captured by Mars Odyssey on February 15, 2018.
Orbital Briefing

MMX launches towards Phobos: Orbital Briefing, 20 October

Japan's MMX mission is heading towards Mars to return samples of Phobos. Meanwhile, satellite close approaches and a busy launch schedule remain in focus.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out at the launch complex under clear skies.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Prepares for NRO Launch Amidst Satellite Close Calls

SpaceX prepares for a classified NRO launch as several satellites experience close approaches in orbit.

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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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Technician inspects Space Shuttle Atlantis wing spars in Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center.
Orbital Briefing

ISS Crew Takes Shelter Amid Russian Segment Leak

ISS crew members took shelter following an air leak in the Russian segment. Blue Origin remains focused on future missions despite New Glenn anomaly.

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