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Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 79 published reports.

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Artist's concept of SpaceX Starship HLS with Raptor engines firing during lunar descent.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Awards $600M in Lunar Lander Missions, Expands Moon Exploration

NASA allocates $600 million for lunar lander missions, bolstering Moon exploration efforts. Satellite close approaches monitored.

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Artist's concept of NASA's Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft orbiting the Moon, preparing for scientific exploration.
Orbital Events

Lunar Orbiters Active Today: A Complete Explainer

Lunar orbiters are satellites that orbit the Moon, providing crucial data for scientific research and future lunar missions. Discover the active orbiters today.

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Astronaut working on the International Space Station with Earth visible through a window.
Orbital Briefing

Artemis III Crew Announced: Testing Lunar Landers in Orbit

NASA announces the Artemis III crew, including ESA's Luca Parmitano, to test lunar landers in orbit ahead of the 2027 lunar mission.

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Artist's concept of SpaceX Starship HLS on the Moon, showing its elevator system for astronaut transport.
Satellite Spotlight

Real-Time Moon Tracker: Explore Lunar Phases and Orbiters

Discover the Moon Globe tool by Orbital Radar, your real-time moon tracker for lunar positions, phases, and orbiters.

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NASA's Artemis II spacecraft being transported for launch preparation under clear skies.
Orbital Events

The Long March Rocket Family: A Comprehensive Guide

The Long March rocket family is China's primary launch vehicle series, enabling numerous satellite and crewed missions since 1970.

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Artist’s Concept Portrays SpaceX’s Starship HLS with Raptor Engines for NASA Artemis
Orbital Briefing

NASA Cancels Draper Lunar Lander Amidst Artemis Expansion

NASA cancels Draper lunar lander mission as Artemis Accords grow. Close satellite approaches highlight orbital congestion.

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Artist's concept of SpaceX Starship HLS with Raptor engines braking before Moon landing for NASA Artemis mission.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Cancels Draper Lunar Lander; Starlink Satellites Adjust Orbits

NASA ends Draper lunar lander mission; Starlink satellites show orbital changes. Artemis Accords gain new signatories.

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Illustration of NASA's Swift satellite detecting intense flares from a small star in deep space.
Orbital Briefing

Swift Mission Faces Setback Amidst Reaction Wheel Failures

Swift mission faces attitude control issues due to reaction wheel failures, while Starlink satellites experience close approaches.

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Astronauts from Apollo 11 mission relaxing and enjoying sunlight during a break on the lunar surface.
Cosmic Gallery

Apollo 11: Illuminating the Lunar Surface

Discover the significance of the Apollo 11 mission's Solar Wind Composition Experiment, captured in a historic image by Neil Armstrong.

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Crowds gather at Summer Moon Festival in Wapakoneta, Ohio, celebrating Apollo 11's historic moon landing anniversary.
Orbital Events

The Apollo Program: Humanity's First Steps on the Moon

The Apollo program was NASA's historic mission to land humans on the Moon, achieving this goal with Apollo 11 in 1969.

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NASA and ISRO leaders discuss collaboration, seated at a conference table with flags in the background.
Orbital Events

ISRO Missions: A Comprehensive Guide to India's Space Achievements

ISRO, India's space agency, has launched numerous missions, including Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, marking significant achievements in space exploration.

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