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 14 published reports.
NASA Awards Moon Base Contracts as SpaceX Secures Major Military Deal
NASA awards initial moon base contracts; SpaceX secures $2.29 billion Space Force contract; Artemis III crew announcement expected.
FAA Investigates Starship Mishap Amidst Lunar Base Developments
FAA probes recent Starship launch mishap as NASA progresses with Moon base plans. Satellite close approaches monitored.
Final Atlas V Launch Supports Amazon's Broadband Constellation
ULA launches final Atlas V for Amazon Leo, Starlink satellites adjust orbits, new Moon lander contracts announced.
Space Force Expands GPS Network Amid Satellite Close Approaches
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for two additional GPS satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
Saturn's Six Moons: A Celestial Family Portrait
A telescopic image captures Saturn's six largest moons, showcasing the diversity of its 293 satellites. Learn about these celestial bodies and their significance.
Saturn's Majestic Moons: A Telescopic Family Portrait
A telescopic image captures Saturn's six largest moons, including Titan and Enceladus, highlighting the planet's rich satellite system.
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.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Astrobotic's Strategic Sale
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Astrobotic's sale to Voyager promises expansion.
Saturn's Night: A Celestial Dance Captured by Cassini
Cassini's final images reveal Saturn's night side and rings, a view impossible from Earth, showcasing the spacecraft's legacy.
Elveo Mobile Launched to Revolutionise Direct-to-Device Services
Lynk and Omnispace have formed Elveo Mobile to advance direct-to-device services, a significant development in satellite communications.
When Is the Next Rocket Launch? Live Schedule and Countdown
Find out when the next rocket launch is scheduled with our comprehensive live schedule and countdown. Stay updated on all upcoming space missions.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-07
This week, the space community's attention was drawn to NASA's strategic decisions and operational challenges. The agency is set to select a new headquarters by the end of the year, a move that underscores its evolving administrative needs.