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 6 published reports.
US Military Confirms Space Weapons Deployment
The US military has confirmed the deployment of space weapons, marking a significant development in orbital defence.
When the Moon and Venus Dance in Daylight
A rare celestial event unfolded over Cessy, France, as the Moon occulted Venus in daylight, revealing the dynamics of planetary phases.
Perseverance Captures Earth's Disappearance Behind Martian Moon
NASA's Perseverance rover witnesses Earth vanish behind Mars' moon, while Schiess takes command of US Space Force amid satellite close approaches.
Close Satellite Encounters and Space Force Leadership Change
Satellite close approaches and a leadership change in the U.S. Space Force highlight today's space activities.
Envisat: The Giant Dormant Satellite and Its Collision Risk
Envisat, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on 1 March 2002, was one of the largest Earth observation satellites ever constructed. With a mass of approximately 8,211 kilograms and dimensions akin to a double-decker bus, Envisat carried ten sophisticated instruments designed to monitor the E
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.