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 42 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.
2026 Total Solar Eclipse: Track Its Path and Legacy
The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 crossed Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Explore the orbital geometry behind the event, what live tracking can show, and how to prepare for the next European total eclipse.
How Long Does It Take to Get to the ISS? Hours to Days
Reaching the ISS can take about three hours or stretch over one or two days. The difference is largely about launch timing, orbital alignment and the spacecraft's rendezvous plan.
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.
NASA vs ESA vs CNSA: How the Space Agencies Compare
NASA, ESA and CNSA represent different ways of organising space exploration. Their budgets, responsibilities and partnerships matter more than a simple ranking.
GOES-19: the weather watch at 35,786 kilometres
Operating as GOES East since April 2025, GOES-19 watches Atlantic hurricanes, American thunderstorms and solar activity from a near-fixed position above the equator.
Satellite Imagery Explained: How Earth Observation Works
Satellite imagery is the process of capturing images of Earth from orbiting satellites, providing vital data for environmental monitoring, mapping, and more.
Sentinel-2: Europe's Copernicus imaging workhorse
Sentinel-2 turns repeated, precisely calibrated images of Earth's land into practical evidence about crops, forests, water and natural disasters.
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.
Why Does the ISS Need to Be Reboosted?
Thin air still slows the ISS near 400 km above Earth. Periodic engine burns replace lost orbital energy and keep the station at a useful operating altitude.
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.