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 19 published reports.
Explore Mars in Real-Time: Using the Live Mars Map
Orbital Radar's Mars Globe offers a live map of Mars, highlighting current orbiters, rovers, and weather conditions on the Red Planet.
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.
India's Jio Plans LEO Constellation Amid Market Shifts
India's Jio announces a sovereign LEO constellation plan, NASA contracts a private company for its next Mars orbiter, and JWST unveils a well-developed galaxy cluster.
Thor's Helmet: A Celestial Marvel in the Constellation of the Great Overdog
Thor's Helmet, an interstellar bubble 30 light-years across, is shaped by a Wolf-Rayet star nearing a supernova, located 15,000 light-years away.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Set for Launch on Falcon Heavy
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is ready for launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, marking a major milestone in space observation.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula's cometary knots, captured in detail by the James Webb Space Telescope, offer insights into the complex processes of stellar evolution.
SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites Amidst Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. Close orbital encounters and NASA's new Deep Space Network dish also feature.
SpaceX Prepares Starship for August Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX aims for an August Starship launch, while Neuraspace expands space awareness capabilities. Close satellite encounters monitored.
SpaceX IPO Boosts Market; Artemis Lander Plans Evolve
SpaceX's IPO sees shares rise 20%, marking a financial milestone. NASA refines Artemis lunar lander plans amid close satellite approaches.
GOES Weather Satellites: Comprehensive Guide and Analysis
GOES weather satellites provide critical data for weather forecasting and monitoring. Discover their functions, history, and impact.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope, while astronauts conduct a spacewalk on the ISS to replace a failed antenna.
GOES-19: The Newest Geostationary Weather Eye
GOES-19, the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) series, is a state-of-the-art weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Launched on December 1, 2021, aboard an Atlas V rocket, GOES-19 is part of the GOES-R