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 252 published reports.
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.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 81 satellites early on July 7. The mission included diverse payloads, enhancing global satellite coverage.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink Satellites Amid Orbital Adjustments
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while several existing satellites underwent orbital adjustments.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 81 satellites in a rideshare mission. Meanwhile, close approaches continue to be monitored in orbit.
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.
SpaceX Prepares for Data Satellite Launch Amid Close Approaches
SpaceX aims to launch 21 data satellites for the Space Development Agency, while multiple close approaches are monitored in orbit.
SpaceX Launches SiriusXM Satellite Amid Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX successfully launched a SiriusXM satellite, while several close orbital encounters were monitored, highlighting the growing complexity of space traffic management.
SpaceX Prepares for NRO Launch Amidst Satellite Close Calls
SpaceX prepares for a classified NRO launch as several satellites experience close approaches in orbit.
Rocket Lab Launches Japanese Satellite Amidst Lunar Telescope Race
Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite, while plans for a lunar telescope progress. Starlink satellites experience close approaches.
SpaceX Prepares Starship for August Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX aims for an August Starship launch, while Neuraspace expands space awareness capabilities. Close satellite encounters monitored.
SpaceX Prepares Starlink Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX is readying a Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites, while several close satellite encounters have been monitored.
SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites Amidst Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. Close orbital encounters and NASA's new Deep Space Network dish also feature.