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 138 published reports.
How Weather Satellites Work: A Complete Guide
Weather satellites monitor Earth's atmosphere and surface, providing crucial data for forecasting. Learn how they operate and impact our daily lives.
GOES Weather Satellites: Comprehensive Guide and Analysis
GOES weather satellites provide critical data for weather forecasting and monitoring. Discover their functions, history, and impact.
Fengyun-1C Debris: Legacy of the 2007 ASAT Test
Fengyun-1C was a Chinese weather satellite launched on 10 May 1999, designed to provide meteorological data for weather forecasting and climate monitoring. The satellite was part of the Fengyun series, operated by the China Meteorological Administration.
How Solar Cycles Affect Satellite Operations
Solar cycles influence satellite operations by affecting space weather, which can disrupt communications and increase orbital decay.
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.
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.
GOES-18: Geostationary Weather Sentinel
GOES-18, also known as GOES-T prior to its successful launch, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) programme, which provides real-time weather data and
What Are Spy Satellites? A Comprehensive Guide
Spy satellites, or reconnaissance satellites, are used for military and intelligence purposes, capturing high-resolution images from space.
Fengyun-1C Debris: Legacy of the 2007 ASAT Test
Fengyun-1C was a Chinese weather satellite launched on 10 May 1999. It was part of the Fengyun series, operated by the China Meteorological Administration, designed to monitor atmospheric conditions and provide data for weather forecasting.
Understanding Satellite Radio Propagation with Orbital Radar's Heatmap
Discover how Orbital Radar's Propagation Heatmap tool helps optimise satellite communication by analysing radio propagation conditions.
Artemis III Progress and Close Satellite Approaches Mark Key Developments
Artemis III SLS stacking progresses while close satellite approaches are monitored. Space weather remains stable.
Space Weather and Close Approaches Mark 17 September 2026
Today's space weather is calm, but several Starlink satellites are experiencing close approaches. No launches are scheduled.