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 164 published reports.
Parts of a Satellite: Systems That Keep It Working
Discover the key components and systems inside a satellite that ensure its operation in space, including power, thermal control, and communication.
Understanding the BeiDou Satellite System: A Comprehensive Guide
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, China's global GNSS, offers positioning, navigation, and timing services worldwide.
GPS vs Galileo vs GLONASS vs BeiDou: Comparing Global Navigation Systems
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou are global navigation satellite systems offering varying coverage, accuracy, and features.
BeiDou-3: China's Global Navigation System
BeiDou-3 is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which provides global navigation services. Officially completed in 2020, BeiDou-3 marks China's full entry into the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) arena, alongside GPS (United States), GLONASS (Russia),
Stoke Space Completes Key Test for Reusable Rocket Development
Stoke Space advances reusable rocket tech with Nova Stage 1 test. NASA and NOAA to discuss operational satellite systems.
Anti-Satellite Weapons: Understanding Their Impact and Risks
Anti-satellite weapons are designed to disable or destroy satellites. They pose significant risks to space operations due to debris creation.
Galileo FOC: Europe's Navigation Constellation
Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) is the European Union's global navigation satellite system, designed to provide highly accurate positioning services worldwide. It is Europe's answer to the American GPS, Russian GLONASS, and Chinese BeiDou systems.
TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in GEO
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of communications satellites operated by NASA to support space missions. This network provides continuous high-data-rate communication links between spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO) and ground stations on Earth.
GLONASS-K: Russia's Next-Generation Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the third generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide real-time positioning and timing data for military and civilian users worldwide. The system is a counterpart to the United States' GPS (Global Positioning System) and the European Union's Gal
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.
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.
SpaceX AI Satellites: Pioneering Autonomous Space Operations
SpaceX's AI satellites are revolutionising autonomous space operations by enhancing satellite communication and navigation capabilities.