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 61 published reports.
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.
SpaceX's $4.16 Billion Contract for Satellite Network Development
SpaceX secures a $4.16 billion contract to build a satellite network for target tracking, while China's Shenzhou-21 crew safely returns to Earth.
Understanding Mega-Constellations: The Future of Satellite Networks
Mega-constellations are large groups of satellites working together in low Earth orbit to provide global coverage. Discover their purpose and impact.
Space Force Awards $4.16 Billion Contract to SpaceX for Satellite Network
SpaceX secures a $4.16 billion contract from the Space Force to develop a satellite network. Shenzhou-21 crew returns safely to Earth.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Network Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX's Starlink network expands with a Falcon 9 launch as close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Space Force Expands GPS Network Amid Satellite Close Approaches
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for two additional GPS satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Network Amid Close Satellite Approaches
SpaceX's latest Starlink launch boosts its constellation as close satellite approaches are monitored.
Satellite Spotlight: TDRS — NASA's Data Relay Network in GEO
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites operated by NASA. Designed to support space missions by providing continuous data relay services, TDRS ensures that spacecraft and satellites have a constant link to ground stations.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Network with 24 New Satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites, enhancing global internet coverage. Several close approaches in orbit are being monitored.
TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in Geostationary Orbit
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites operated by NASA. Designed to support space missions by providing continuous data relay services, TDRS satellites are crucial for maintaining near-constant communication with spacecraft in low Eart
Satellite Spotlight: NASA's TDRS — The Backbone of Space Communication
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of communication satellites operated by NASA to provide continuous, high-bandwidth communication links between ground stations and orbiting spacecraft. Established in the 1980s, TDRS has been instrumental in supporting a wide range of
Guowang and Qianfan: China's Satellite Internet Ambitions
Guowang and Qianfan are China's ambitious satellite internet projects aiming to rival Starlink by deploying thousands of satellites.