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 22 published reports.
Exploring the Vastness: Earth's Energy from the Sun
The Sun delivers more energy to Earth every hour than we consume in a year. Explore this remarkable fact and its implications for our planet.
Space Weather Effects: Understanding Solar Storms and Their Impact
Space weather refers to the environmental conditions in space as influenced by the Sun, impacting satellites, communication systems, and Earth's magnetic field.
How Solar Storms Threaten Satellites and Power Grids
Solar storms can disrupt satellites and power grids by inducing geomagnetic currents and radiation, posing risks to technology and infrastructure.
Parker Solar Probe: Touching the Sun
The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA spacecraft launched on 12 August 2018 with the mission to study the outer corona of the Sun. Named after solar astrophysicist Eugene Parker, it is the first spacecraft to fly into the low solar corona, providing unprecedented close-up observations of the Sun's atmosp
This Week in Orbit
This week, the space community was abuzz with a mix of scientific discoveries and technical challenges. Notably, Blue Origin identified an engine issue that led to the New Glenn rocket explosion, marking a significant step in addressing the setback.
Unleashing the Sun: Understanding Coronal Mass Ejections
The Solar Dynamics Observatory captures a coronal mass ejection, illustrating the Sun's dynamic magnetic fields and their impact on Earth.
Unveiling Solar Secrets: The Sharpest Image of Our Sun
The Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the sharpest image of the Sun, revealing the elusive Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in stunning detail.
Eclipses and Sunspots: A Solar Spectacle Unveiled
A captivating solar eclipse captured in 2012 reveals sunspots and the Moon's silhouette. Discover the science behind eclipses and upcoming celestial events.
LRO Uncovers New Lunar Crater with Thermal Anomalies
LRO has identified a new lunar crater with intriguing thermal emissions, while close satellite approaches continue to be monitored.
New Horizons: The Pluto Flyby Probe
New Horizons is a NASA spacecraft launched on 19 January 2006 with the primary mission to perform a flyby study of Pluto and its moons. It was the first mission to explore the dwarf planet and is part of NASA's New Frontiers programme.
Artemis II Crew Honoured as Space Academy Announced
The Artemis II crew receives the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, coinciding with the announcement of a new U.S. Space Academy.
Aqua: Tracking Earth's Water Cycle from Orbit
Launched on 4 May 2002, Aqua is a NASA Earth Science satellite designed to observe the Earth's water cycle. Part of the Earth Observing System (EOS), Aqua's primary mission is to collect data on precipitation, evaporation, and the cycling of water.