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 27 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.
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.
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.
Orbital Mechanics Explained: How Satellites Stay in Orbit
Orbital mechanics govern how satellites remain in orbit, balancing gravitational forces and velocity to maintain stable paths.
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.
Satellite Spotlight: BeiDou-3 — China's Global Navigation System
BeiDou-3 is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide global navigation and positioning services. Officially completed in 2020, BeiDou-3 represents a significant advancement over its predecessors, BeiDou-1 and BeiDou-2, expanding coverage from regi
Vanguard 1: The Oldest Satellite Still in Orbit
Launched on 17 March 1958, Vanguard 1 is the oldest artificial satellite still in orbit. Developed by the United States as part of the Vanguard Project, it was the fourth artificial Earth satellite to be successfully launched.
GPS IIR-11: The Backbone of Global Navigation
GPS IIR-11, also known by its NORAD ID 26407, is a satellite in the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation, which provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on Earth. Launched on 6 November 2004, it is part of the Block IIR series, which comprises 21 satellites desig
GPS IIR-11: The Backbone of Global Navigation
GPS IIR-11, also known as USA-158, is part of the Block IIR series of GPS satellites, which were designed to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Launched on 31 March 2003, GPS IIR-11 (NORAD ID: 27704) is one of the 21 Block IIR satellites that were built by L
GLONASS-K: Russia's Advanced Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the latest generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide precise positioning and timing services globally. The GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) programme is Russia's counterpart to the United States' GPS and the European Union's Galile
GPS vs Galileo vs GLONASS vs BeiDou: Comparing Global Navigation Systems
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou are global navigation satellite systems offering varying coverage, accuracy, and features.