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 85 published reports.
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.
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.
The Artemis Program: NASA's Ambitious Return to the Moon
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024, establishing a sustainable presence for future exploration.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-16
This week in space has been marked by significant developments and intriguing discoveries. NASA has funded a new project to develop spherical 'Aerobots' designed to explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan, potentially opening new avenues for extraterrestrial exploration.
America 250: Celebrating 250 Years of US Achievements in Space
America's 250th anniversary highlights its remarkable journey in space exploration, from the Apollo Moon landings to the Artemis programme.
NASA Rescues Swift Telescope Amid International Launch Preparations
NASA's Swift telescope resumes science operations after a failed rescue mission. ESA's JUICE to explore Jovian moon Kallichore.
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.
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.
New Horizons: The Pluto Flyby Probe
New Horizons is a NASA spacecraft launched on 19 January 2006 with the primary mission to perform a flyby study of Pluto and its moons. It was the first mission to explore the dwarf planet and is part of NASA's New Frontiers programme.
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.
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.
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.