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 96 published reports.
Close Satellite Approaches Highlight Orbital Congestion
Close approaches between satellites underscore increasing orbital congestion, as Virgin Galactic delays flights to 2027.
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.
Starliner Eyes 2026 Cargo Mission Amid Close Satellite Approaches
Boeing's Starliner is poised for a potential 2026 cargo mission to the ISS, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion challenges.
Griffin-1 Lunar Lander Unveiled Amid Satellite Close Approaches
Astrobotic unveils the Griffin-1 lunar lander, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
SpaceX to Launch First Starlink V3 Satellites on Starship
SpaceX is set to launch the first Starlink V3 satellites on Starship. Tianhui satellites' close approaches highlight orbital congestion.
Lunar Radio Telescope Plans and Milky Way's Fastest Star
Plans for a lunar radio telescope advance as the fastest star in the Milky Way is discovered. Satellite close approaches highlight orbital congestion.
NASA and Roscosmos Extend Seat Barter Deal Amid Close Satellite Encounters
NASA and Roscosmos have extended their seat barter agreement, while recent close satellite encounters underscore the growing congestion in orbit.
Total Solar Eclipse Captivates Greenland, Reveals Cosmic Dance
A total solar eclipse visible from Greenland today showcases the intricate dance of celestial bodies, while close satellite approaches highlight ongoing orbital congestion.
Galileo FOC: Europe's navigation constellation
Europe's Galileo FOC satellites carry atomic clocks around Earth at roughly 23,222 kilometres altitude, providing the timing signals behind independent European navigation and positioning services.
China Advances Mars Sample Return Plans Amid Close Satellite Encounters
China progresses its Mars sample return mission plans, while satellite close approaches highlight ongoing orbital congestion.
NASA Partners with Small Businesses, Aeolus-2 Satellite Announced
NASA partners with SBA to support space tech innovation. Airbus to build Aeolus-2 for global wind monitoring.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT A and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 1st September 2026, a close conjunction event was recorded between two objects, designated OBJECT A and OBJECT D, with a minimum separation distance of approximately 1.76 kilometres. This event, classified with medium severity, highlights the ongoing challenges of managing space traffic and debri