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 68 published reports.
Space Sustainability: Ensuring the Future of Orbital Operations
Space sustainability involves managing the growing number of satellites and debris to ensure long-term usability of Earth's orbits.
Active Debris Removal: Technologies Cleaning Up Space
Active debris removal involves technologies designed to clean up space junk, ensuring sustainable orbits for future missions.
Space Traffic Management: A Comprehensive Guide
Space traffic management ensures safe and efficient use of Earth's orbits, crucial for maintaining over 15,803 active satellites.
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.
Satellite Licensing and Spectrum: A Complete Explainer
Satellite licensing is the process of obtaining permission to launch and operate a satellite, ensuring compliance with international regulations and spectrum allocation.
Understanding the Outer Space Treaty: A Comprehensive Guide
The Outer Space Treaty, established in 1967, forms the foundation of international space law, promoting peaceful exploration and preventing the militarisation of space.
Elveo Mobile Launched to Revolutionise Direct-to-Device Services
Lynk and Omnispace have formed Elveo Mobile to advance direct-to-device services, a significant development in satellite communications.
The Cosmos-Iridium Collision: A Landmark Satellite Crash
The Cosmos-Iridium collision in 2009 marked the first major satellite crash, significantly impacting space debris management and satellite operations.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT A and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 1st September 2026, a close conjunction event was recorded between two objects, designated OBJECT A and OBJECT D, with a minimum separation distance of approximately 1.76 kilometres. This event, classified with medium severity, highlights the ongoing challenges of managing space traffic and debri
How Many Starlink Satellites Fall Each Day?
1.5 Starlink satellites re-enter Earth's atmosphere each day, according to Orbital Radar data. Explore the reasons behind these controlled re-entries.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT B and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 13 August 2026, at precisely 02:54 UTC, a close conjunction event will take place between two space objects designated as OBJECT B and OBJECT D. The minimum separation distance is estimated to be approximately 1.76 kilometres.
Space Debris: Understanding the Growing Threat in Orbit
Space debris refers to defunct human-made objects in orbit, posing risks to satellites and space missions.