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 198 published reports.
Understanding Apogee and Perigee: Highs and Lows of Orbits
Apogee and perigee are the highest and lowest points in an orbit, crucial for understanding satellite paths and operations.
Urban Stargazing: The Milky Way Above Seoul
Discover the Milky Way's splendour over Seoul, captured with infrared techniques to pierce through city lights.
Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' Mission Lifts Off Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission launches today for Synspective, while close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Hubble Space Telescope: 35+ Years of Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is one of the most significant astronomical instruments ever deployed in space. Launched on 24 April 1990 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31), Hubble is a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Understanding Low Earth Orbit: The Busiest Region in Space
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the most congested region in space, with over 18,000 active satellites and a significant amount of debris.
Gravitational Time Dilation: Time's Subtle Dance in Space
Discover how gravitational time dilation affects time perception in space, making time move faster for your head than your feet.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Network Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
SpaceX's Starlink network expands with a Falcon 9 launch as close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Vanguard 1: The Oldest Satellite Still in Orbit
Launched on 17 March 1958, Vanguard 1 holds the distinction of being the oldest human-made satellite still in orbit. It was part of the United States' Vanguard project, a programme initiated by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to study Earth's atmosphere.
Understanding Sun-Synchronous Orbits: Consistent Sunlight for Satellites
A sun-synchronous orbit allows satellites to maintain consistent sunlight exposure, crucial for imaging and Earth observation tasks.
Unleashing the Sun: Understanding Coronal Mass Ejections
The Solar Dynamics Observatory captures a coronal mass ejection, illustrating the Sun's dynamic magnetic fields and their impact on Earth.
Boeing Secures $2 Billion Contract Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Boeing secures a $2 billion contract for satellite communications, while satellite close approaches underscore growing orbital congestion.
OneWeb Gen 2: The Next Broadband Constellation
OneWeb Gen 2 represents the second generation of OneWeb's ambitious satellite constellation designed to provide global broadband internet coverage. Building on the initial constellation, Gen 2 aims to enhance connectivity and expand coverage, particularly in remote and underserved regions.