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 23 published reports.
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.
Understanding Orbital Inclination: The Angles of Satellite Orbits
Orbital inclination is the angle between a satellite's orbit and the Earth's equator, crucial for mission objectives.
Rocket Lab's GHOST System Unveiled Amidst Chinese Launch Failure
Rocket Lab introduces the GHOST portable spaceport system, while China's LM-7A rocket fails. Key satellite close approaches noted.
NASA Prepares for Astronaut Launch Amid Starlink Anomalies
NASA prepares for astronaut Anil Menon's launch to the ISS, while Starlink satellites show significant orbital anomalies.
Japan's H3 Rocket to Return with New Configuration
Japan's H3 rocket is set to return to flight with its lightest configuration, marking a significant step for JAXA's launch capabilities.
SpaceX Recovery Fleet: Comprehensive Guide to Drone Ships
SpaceX's recovery fleet, including drone ships like 'Of Course I Still Love You', plays a crucial role in reusing rockets, reducing costs, and advancing space exploration.
Rocket Success Rates: Comprehensive Analysis for 2023
Rocket success rates are a critical measure of reliability, with detailed data revealing trends and influencing factors.
CSS Tianhe: Core Module of China's Space Station
CSS Tianhe, also known as the 'Harmony of the Heavens', is the core module of China's Tiangong space station. Launched on April 29, 2021, aboard a Long March 5B rocket, Tianhe serves as the primary control hub for the station.
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.
China Advances Mars Sample Return Plans Amid Close Satellite Encounters
China progresses its Mars sample return mission plans, while satellite close approaches highlight ongoing orbital congestion.
Fengyun-1C debris: the legacy of China's 2007 ASAT test
China's destruction of the Fengyun-1C weather satellite in January 2007 created a long-lived debris cloud. Its fragments remain a case study in how one interception can change the orbital environment for decades.
Sputnik 1: the satellite that started the Space Age
Launched on 4 October 1957, Sputnik 1 became Earth's first artificial satellite. Its radio pulses announced a new technological era, while its brief mission helped scientists investigate the upper atmosphere.