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 257 published reports.
Medium Earth Orbit: Understanding Its Role in Satellite Operations
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) is a region of space where satellites orbit at altitudes between 2,000 and 35,786 km, crucial for navigation and communications.
How Solar Cycles Affect Satellite Operations
Solar cycles influence satellite operations by affecting space weather, which can disrupt communications and increase orbital decay.
Starlink: The Mega-Constellation Reshaping Orbit
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation being constructed by SpaceX, providing satellite Internet access globally. As of 2026, Starlink has 9,821 operational satellites in orbit, according to Orbital Radar tracking data.
Understanding Starlink: Architecture, Coverage & Orbital Mechanics
Starlink operates through a constellation of over 10,000 satellites, providing global internet coverage via low Earth orbit.
Graveyard Orbits: Final Resting Place for Satellites
Graveyard orbits are designated zones where inactive satellites are moved to minimise space debris. Discover their importance and function.
Military Satellites: Understanding Their Role and Impact
Military satellites are crucial for defence, providing communication, surveillance, and navigation capabilities. Learn how they function and their strategic importance.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-16
This week in space has been marked by significant developments and intriguing discoveries. NASA has funded a new project to develop spherical 'Aerobots' designed to explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan, potentially opening new avenues for extraterrestrial exploration.
Understanding Apogee and Perigee: Highs and Lows of Orbits
Apogee and perigee are the highest and lowest points in an orbit, crucial for understanding satellite paths and operations.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-12
The past week in orbit has been marked by significant developments in space technology and scientific discovery. NASA's Artemis II mission has set a new streaming record, amassing 149 million views as interest in lunar exploration surges.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-08-30
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, aiming to explore the hidden universe, successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This marks a significant milestone in cosmic exploration, focusing on dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astronomy.
Understanding Low Earth Orbit: The Busiest Region in Space
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the most congested region in space, with over 18,000 active satellites and a significant amount of debris.
This Week in Orbit
This week saw significant developments in the space sector, highlighted by SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO), which resulted in a nearly 20% rise in its share value. Meanwhile, NASA is refining its Artemis lunar lander plans, a critical component of its programme to return humans to th