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 183 published reports.
Close Satellite Approaches Highlight Orbital Congestion
Close approaches between satellites underscore increasing orbital congestion, as Virgin Galactic delays flights to 2027.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Close Approaches Highlight Orbital Activity
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while several close approaches were tracked in orbit.
Starlink Expansion and Close Approaches Dominate Orbital News
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites, boosting its constellation. Orbital congestion remains a concern with multiple close approaches.
Orbital Safety Concerns Rise Amid Close Satellite Approaches
Recent close approaches between satellites underscore the growing need for improved orbital safety measures.
Close Approach Alert: Objects B and C Near Miss in Orbit
A close approach between two space objects, designated as OBJECT B and OBJECT C, occurred on 30 June 2026 at 00:30 UTC. The minimum distance between the two was approximately 1.37 kilometres, which is considered a medium-severity conjunction.
Satellite Proliferation Threatens Astronomy, Close Approaches Monitored
Astronomy faces challenges from the planned launch of 1.7 million satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
Griffin-1 Lunar Lander Unveiled Amid Satellite Close Approaches
Astrobotic unveils the Griffin-1 lunar lander, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
Space Weather and Close Approaches Mark 17 September 2026
Today's space weather is calm, but several Starlink satellites are experiencing close approaches. No launches are scheduled.
Orbital Close Calls Highlight Need for Space Traffic Management
Recent close approaches in orbit underscore the need for better space traffic management as Starliner delays continue.
SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites Amidst Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. Close orbital encounters and NASA's new Deep Space Network dish also feature.
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.
Roman Space Telescope Launches Amid Close Orbital Encounters
The Roman Space Telescope successfully launched, while multiple close satellite approaches were monitored. Rocket Lab prepares for a Japanese radar satellite launch.