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 76 published reports.
Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres: Essential Guide for Space Safety
Collision avoidance involves manoeuvres to prevent satellites from colliding with space debris or other objects.
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.
Tracking Near-Earth Asteroids: A Comprehensive Guide
The Near-Earth Object Database provides live tracking of asteroid orbits, close approaches, and impact risks, offering crucial insights into space safety.
27-satellite Starlink launch scrubbed: Orbital Briefing
SpaceX has scrubbed a 27-satellite Starlink launch from Vandenberg. Meanwhile, close approaches remain under watch and Ceres-1S records a successful flight.
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 Uncontrolled Re-entries: Risks and Realities
Uncontrolled re-entry occurs when a satellite or space debris re-enters Earth's atmosphere without precise control, posing potential risks.
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 Satellite Collision Avoidance and Conjunction Assessment
Satellite collision avoidance involves predicting and preventing potential collisions between orbiting objects using conjunction assessments.
SatNet reaches orbit: Orbital Briefing, 25 October 2026
China's SatNet LEO Group 28 has reached orbit aboard Long March 8A. Elsewhere, satellite close approaches warrant attention while geomagnetic conditions remain quiet.
18 close approaches tracked: Orbital Briefing, 26 October
A roughly 0.63 km satellite approach leads Monday's briefing, alongside quiet space weather, Starlink fleet figures and the next scheduled Falcon 9 launch.
How Often Do Satellites Almost Collide? Near Misses in Orbit
Orbital Radar recorded 536 approaches within 1 km in the latest 30 days. Its conjunction history reveals a longer-term rise, but proximity alone does not establish collision risk.
Understanding Asteroid Close Approaches in 2023
Asteroid close approaches occur when an asteroid passes near Earth, posing potential risks. Learn about tracking and significance.