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 172 published reports.
Medium Earth Orbit: Understanding Its Role in Satellite Operations
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) is a region of space where satellites orbit at altitudes between 2,000 and 35,786 km, crucial for navigation and communications.
Understanding Satellite Orbits: LEO, MEO, GEO and Beyond
Satellite orbits, including LEO, MEO, and GEO, define how satellites move and function in space. Each orbit serves unique purposes.
Understanding the Space Fence: Tracking Earth's Orbital Objects
The Space Fence radar system tracks over 28,000 objects in Earth's orbit, from satellites to debris, ensuring space safety.
How Satellite Internet Works: A Comprehensive Guide
Satellite internet connects remote areas by transmitting data between ground stations and satellites in orbit, such as Starlink's network.
Understanding Orbital Decay: Why Satellites Fall to Earth
Orbital decay occurs when a satellite's orbit decreases over time due to atmospheric drag and gravitational forces, eventually leading to re-entry.
Geostationary Orbit: How Satellites Hover Over One Spot
Geostationary orbit allows satellites to remain fixed over a single Earth location, crucial for communications and weather monitoring.
Aqua: Tracking Earth's Water Cycle from Orbit
Launched on 4 May 2002, Aqua is a NASA Earth Science satellite dedicated to the study of Earth's water cycle. It forms part of the Earth Observing System (EOS) and is specifically designed to collect information about precipitation, evaporation, and the cycling of water.
What Is That Moving Light in the Night Sky? Explained
Moving lights in the night sky are often satellites or space debris. Learn how to identify them and understand their movement.
What Satellite Is Above Me Right Now? A Comprehensive Guide
Find out which satellite is currently above you by using real-time tracking tools. Understand satellite types, orbits, and how to observe them.
Tiangong Space Station: A Comprehensive Guide to China's Orbital Outpost
Tiangong is China's modular space station, serving as a hub for scientific research and international cooperation in low Earth orbit.
International Space Station: 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO) that serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA.
ISS: 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular space station in low Earth orbit. It serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory where scientific research is conducted in astrobiology, astronomy, meteorology, physics, and other fields.