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 89 published reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SpaceX Sets Record with Dual Falcon 9 Launches in Under an Hour
SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record and supporting Globalstar and U.S. Space Force.
Witnessing a Celestial Dance: The Plane Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse, visible from half the Earth, creates a stunning celestial event. Captured with an aircraft in view, it highlights the beauty of astronomy.
Unveiling Earth's Shadow: A 22-Year Lunar Eclipse Journey
A composite image from 22 years of lunar eclipses reveals Earth's shadow, offering insights into our planet's orbit and atmospheric effects.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-19
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope has once again captured the scientific community's attention with its latest discovery on black holes. The telescope has provided new insights into how these cosmic giants feed themselves, a finding that could reshape our understanding of galactic evolution.
Griffin-1 Lunar Lander Unveiled Amid Satellite Close Approaches
Astrobotic unveils the Griffin-1 lunar lander, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-30
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is poised for launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida this Sunday, marking a significant milestone for the agency's next 'great observatory'. The telescope, named after Nancy Grace Roman, the 'mother of Hubble', aims to explore dark energy, exoplanets, and in
Unveiling the Moon's Hidden Gem: Mare Orientale
Mare Orientale, a vast lunar impact basin, is revealed in this telescopic view thanks to favourable libration. Discover its history and significance.
SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 13th Test Flight Amid Close Satellite Approaches
SpaceX is set for Starship's 13th test flight this week, while several satellites experience close approaches.