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 159 published reports.
Exploring Space: Insights from Orbital Radar Academy
Orbital Radar Academy offers comprehensive education on satellite tracking, orbital dynamics, and space debris management, equipping learners with essential space knowledge.
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.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Classified Mission for U.S. Space Force
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force. JWST observes Chariklo's ring dynamics. Close approaches monitored in orbit.
Analemma and Ancient Stones: A Year in the Sky
The analemma over the Callanish Stones reveals the Sun's shifting position throughout the year, highlighting Earth's axial tilt and orbital dynamics.
Understanding Orbital Period: Key Concepts and Calculations
The orbital period is the time a celestial object takes to complete one orbit around another object. Learn its significance and calculation.
Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres: Essential Guide for Space Safety
Collision avoidance involves manoeuvres to prevent satellites from colliding with space debris or other objects.
Space Force Awards $60M for Satellite Network Tests
The US Space Force allocates $60 million for satellite network tests. TESS discovers a rare brown dwarf. Close satellite approaches monitored.
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.
Ariane 6 Launches Amazon Satellites Amid Close Orbital Encounters
Ariane 6 successfully launches Amazon satellites. Multiple close satellite encounters recorded. NASA updates on El Niño.
Understanding Mean Motion in Satellite Orbits
Mean motion describes the average angular speed of a satellite in its orbit, crucial for predicting satellite positions.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-28
This week in orbit, a 12-billion-year-old interstellar comet, older than our solar system, captured the attention of astronomers. Meanwhile, SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California, contributing to the constellation's expansion.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-26
This week saw the safe return of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, marking the end of an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Chris Williams and his crewmates were among those returning, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between international space agencies