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 213 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.
How Often Do Satellites Almost Collide? Near Misses in Orbit
Orbital Radar recorded 536 approaches within 1 km in the latest 30 days. Its conjunction history reveals a longer-term rise, but proximity alone does not establish collision risk.
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.
Understanding Asteroid Close Approaches in 2023
Asteroid close approaches occur when an asteroid passes near Earth, posing potential risks. Learn about tracking and significance.
Orbital Safety Concerns Rise Amid Close Satellite Approaches
Recent close approaches between satellites underscore the growing need for improved orbital safety measures.
Close Approaches and Space Weather Highlight Today's Orbital Briefing
Today's orbital briefing covers close satellite approaches, current space weather conditions, and the upcoming Orionid meteor shower.
18 close approaches tracked: Orbital Briefing, 26 October
A roughly 0.63 km satellite approach leads Monday's briefing, alongside quiet space weather, Starlink fleet figures and the next scheduled Falcon 9 launch.
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.