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 115 published reports.
James Webb Space Telescope: Current Location and Orbit
The James Webb Space Telescope is positioned at the second Lagrange point (L2), approximately 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, providing a stable environment for deep space observations.
Roman Space Telescope Launches, Close Satellite Approaches Noted
NASA's Roman Space Telescope embarks on its mission to explore the universe, while several close satellite approaches are monitored.
Artemis II Crew Honoured as SpaceX Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
The Artemis II crew is awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, while SpaceX gears up to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Prepares for Roman Telescope Launch
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope, while astronauts conduct a spacewalk on the ISS to replace a failed antenna.
Roman Telescope Powers On as Tianhui Satellites Near Miss
The Roman Space Telescope has successfully powered on its Coronagraph Instrument, while Tianhui satellites narrowly avoid collision. Track satellite passes and space weather updates on Orbital Radar.
Unveiling the Stellar Treasures of the Carina Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals a star-forming pillar in the Carina Nebula, showcasing young stars and cosmic phenomena.
Unveiling the Lion's Head Nebula: A Stellar Endgame
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the Lion's Head Nebula, showcasing the remnants of a Sun-like star and offering insights into stellar evolution.
Roman Space Telescope: A New Eye on the Universe
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, promises to enhance our understanding of the universe by observing supernovas and exoplanets.
Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn for Year-End Return
Blue Origin advances its New Glenn rocket for a year-end flight as Webb and Hubble capture new cosmic images.
Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch as Close Approaches Increase
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida for its upcoming launch, while satellite close approaches are closely monitored.
Galaxies Warped by Cosmic Mirrors: A Webb Telescope View
The James Webb Telescope captures the galaxy cluster MACS J0454.1-0300, showcasing gravitational lensing effects that reveal distant cosmic phenomena.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula's cometary knots, captured in detail by the James Webb Space Telescope, offer insights into the complex processes of stellar evolution.