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 50 published reports.
Orbital Safety Concerns Rise Amid Close Satellite Approaches
Recent close approaches between satellites underscore the growing need for improved orbital safety measures.
Close Approach of SUPERVIEW NEO-2 Satellites: Monitoring Orbital Safety
On 18 August 2026, at 02:45 UTC, SUPERVIEW NEO-2 03 and SUPERVIEW NEO-2 04, two Earth observation satellites, experienced a close approach with a minimum separation of approximately 1.49 kilometres. Both satellites, with NORAD IDs 62079 and 62080 respectively, are part of a constellation operated by
Russia's GPS Jamming Raises Concerns Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Russia's GPS jamming from space raises safety concerns as satellites experience close approaches.
Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres: Essential Guide for Space Safety
Collision avoidance involves manoeuvres to prevent satellites from colliding with space debris or other objects.
Understanding Satellite Re-entry: Processes and Implications
Satellite re-entry involves the descent of a satellite into Earth's atmosphere, often resulting in its disintegration. Learn about the processes and implications.
Who Tracks Space Debris? Inside the Global Surveillance Network
Space debris is tracked by a global network of agencies monitoring 28,886 objects, ensuring orbital safety and sustainability.
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.
Understanding Conjunction Assessment in Satellite Operations
Conjunction assessment predicts potential collisions between satellites and debris, ensuring safe operations in Earth's orbit.
Understanding Space Situational Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide
Space situational awareness involves tracking and predicting the movement of over 28,911 objects in orbit to ensure space safety.
High-Risk Conjunction: COSMOS 2581 and COSMOS 2582 Approach
The Russian satellites COSMOS 2581 and COSMOS 2582, with NORAD IDs 62902 and 62903 respectively, are projected to come perilously close to each other at a minimum distance of 0.42 km. This conjunction is scheduled for 24 August 2026 at 02:39:45 UTC.
The Expanding Universe: Insights from Space
Delve into the science of satellite orbits and the effects of microgravity on astronauts, with insights from the latest data.
Close Approach Alert: GRUS-3G and MISR-D-2 Conjunction
On 21 August 2026, at 02:33 UTC, a close approach is expected between the satellites GRUS-3G (NORAD ID: 69878) and MISR-D-2 (NORAD ID: 69915). The predicted minimum distance of approximately 1.99 kilometres categorises this as a medium-severity conjunction event.