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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 105 published reports.

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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.

· 2 min
Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft analyzing Moon's shadowed regions for water ice and micro-cold traps using reflected light.
Orbital Events

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.

· 3 min
A striking comparison of a large supermoon and a smaller micromoon against a dark night sky.
Cosmic Gallery

When the Moon Plays Tricks: The Blue Micromoon Phenomenon

Tonight's blue micromoon is a celestial rarity, appearing smaller and dimmer due to its apogee, and marking the second full moon this month.

· 2 min
Six Moons of Saturn
Cosmic Gallery

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.

· 2 min
A detailed view of Saturn's six moons orbiting against a backdrop of stars in space.
Cosmic Gallery

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.

· 2 min
A detailed view of Saturn's moon Iapetus, showcasing its distinct two-tone surface with bright and dark regions.
Cosmic Gallery

Iapetus: The Moon with Two Faces

Saturn's moon Iapetus presents a striking contrast with its dual-toned surface. Discover the science behind this unique celestial feature.

· 2 min
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.

· 2 min
Close-up of Apollo 11 Lunar Module footpad resting on the moon's rocky surface with shadows and dust visible.
Orbital Briefing

Starlink Satellites Adjust Orbits; Moon's Water Remains Deep

Starlink satellites execute orbital adjustments, Moon's water remains in its interior, and SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight.

· 2 min
A stunning view of Saturn's rings and moons casting shadows on the planet's cloud-covered surface.
Cosmic Gallery

Saturn's Enigmatic Dance: Moons, Rings, and Shadows

Cassini's 2005 image showcases Saturn's rings, moons Mimas and Tethys, and the planet's cloud textures.

· 2 min
A daytime moon visible in the sky alongside a bright evening star against a clear blue backdrop.
Cosmic Gallery

Venus and the Moon: A Celestial Ballet in Daylight

Witness the rare sight of Venus and the Moon in daylight, showcasing the beauty and complexity of celestial mechanics.

· 2 min
Three small rovers traverse the lunar surface in NASA's CADRE technology demonstration artist's concept.
Orbital Briefing

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.

· 2 min
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