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 26 published reports.
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.
South Atlantic Anomaly: Why Satellites Glitch
A weak patch in Earth's magnetic shield brings trapped radiation into the paths of low-orbiting spacecraft. Here is why satellites glitch and how operators protect them.
How Solar Cycles Affect Satellite Operations
Solar cycles influence satellite operations by affecting space weather, which can disrupt communications and increase orbital decay.
Understanding the Kp Index: Measuring Geomagnetic Storms
The Kp Index measures geomagnetic storm intensity on a scale from 0 to 9, crucial for understanding space weather impacts.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-12
The past week in orbit has been marked by significant developments in space technology and scientific discovery. NASA's Artemis II mission has set a new streaming record, amassing 149 million views as interest in lunar exploration surges.
Understanding Atmospheric Drag on Satellites: A Detailed Guide
Atmospheric drag is a key factor affecting satellites in low Earth orbit, influencing their speed and altitude over time.
Sunspot Spectacle: AR 4478 Illuminates the Solar Surface
Discover AR 4478, a colossal sunspot group, its effects on Earth, and the science of solar activity.
This Week in Orbit: Falcon 9 reaches 700 launches
SpaceX closes October with a Falcon 9 milestone, India launches a navigation satellite, and close-approach tracking highlights why proximity alone does not establish collision risk.
Mars Orbiters: Tracking the Red Planet's Satellites
Mars orbiters are satellites that study Mars from orbit, providing data on its atmosphere, surface, and climate. Learn how they work and their significance.
Low Earth Orbit: Why Space Is Busiest Below 2,000 km
Low Earth orbit hosts space stations, broadband constellations and Earth-observation missions. Explore how it works, why it is crowded and what keeps satellites flying safely.
9,996 active Starlinks: Orbital Briefing, 28 October 2026
Starlink has 9,996 operational satellites following another successful Falcon 9 mission. Meanwhile, geomagnetic conditions are quiet ahead of SpaceX and ISRO launches.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-26
This week saw the safe return of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, marking the end of an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Chris Williams and his crewmates were among those returning, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between international space agencies