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Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 342 published reports.

A bright X-class solar flare erupting from the sun's surface on March 29, 2014, with visible solar prominences.
Satellite Spotlight

Understanding Satellite Radio Propagation with Orbital Radar's Heatmap

Discover how Orbital Radar's Propagation Heatmap tool helps optimise satellite communication by analysing radio propagation conditions.

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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
Satellite Spotlight

Comprehensive Guide to Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory

Discover how to use Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory for efficient satellite database searches, tracking 17,926 active satellites.

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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
Satellite Spotlight

Track the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Live with Orbital Radar

Follow the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse live with Orbital Radar's Eclipse Tracker, offering precise timing and visibility data.

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Illustration of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite orbiting Earth with extended solar panels, monitoring sea levels.
Orbital Events

How Many Satellites Are in Orbit: A Comprehensive Guide

As of 2026, there are 17,907 active satellites in orbit, with a total of 28,248 catalogued objects including debris.

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Multi-frequency radar image showing land use changes in Rondonia rainforest, Brazil, with rainstorm penetration capabilities.
Orbital Events

Understanding the Space Fence: Tracking Earth's Orbital Objects

The Space Fence radar system tracks over 28,000 objects in Earth's orbit, from satellites to debris, ensuring space safety.

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Illustration of NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft highlighting the locations of its operational science instruments in space.
Satellite Spotlight

Tracking Deep Space Probes: Voyager, JWST, and Beyond

Discover how the Orbital Radar deep space probe tracker monitors humanity's most distant spacecraft, including Voyager and JWST.

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View from base of payload fairing showing Roman Space Telescope beneath segmented interior.
Orbital Briefing

Roman Telescope Powers On as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss

The Roman Space Telescope has successfully powered on its Coronagraph Instrument, while Tianhui satellites narrowly avoid collision. Track satellite passes and space weather updates on Orbital Radar.

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Artemis I, Crew-4, & Starlink Rockets on the Pad
Satellite Spotlight

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.

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A 34-meter Goldstone Beam Waveguide antenna tracking a spacecraft at Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in California's Mojave Desert.
Satellite Spotlight

Tracking the Tesla Roadster in Deep Space

Learn how the Tesla Roadster is tracked in deep space using Orbital Radar's advanced tools, and explore the science behind its journey.

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Twelve hexagonal mirrors of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope arranged in a honeycomb pattern, reflecting light.
Weekly Roundup

This Week in Orbit

This week, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a warped structure within the protoplanetary disk of TW Hydrae, a nearby star system, providing new insights into planet formation processes. Meanwhile, the U.S.

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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
Satellite Spotlight

Mastering ISS Transit Predictions: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover how to predict when the ISS will transit the Sun or Moon with Orbital Radar's tool, enhancing your stargazing experience.

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