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 21 published reports.
Falcon 9: The Rocket That Changed Spaceflight Forever
The Falcon 9 rocket by SpaceX revolutionised spaceflight with its reusable design, reducing launch costs and increasing access to space.
Supersonic Dance: Falcon 9's Triple Shockwave Across the Sun
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket creates visible shockwaves as it crosses the Sun, captured in a rare and stunning photograph.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches South Korean Satellite Amidst Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched a South Korean satellite and 45 rideshare payloads, as close orbital approaches highlight space congestion.
SpaceX Recovery Fleet: Comprehensive Guide to Drone Ships and Support Vessels
SpaceX's recovery fleet, including drone ships like 'Of Course I Still Love You', plays a crucial role in the reuse of Falcon 9 rockets.
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.
Comprehensive Guide to Every Active Launch Vehicle
Explore the full range of active launch vehicles, their capabilities, and their roles in deploying satellites and other payloads into orbit.
NASA's Roman Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida, marking a critical step towards its upcoming mission to explore dark energy and exoplanets.
Psyche Mission Offers New Insights into Mars' Surface
NASA's Psyche mission captures high-resolution images of Mars, unveiling details of wind-blown craters and the South Pole.
Space Force Awards $398 Million Satellite Contract
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $398 million contract for satellite development, while NASA advances its Mars communications orbiter plans.
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.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Astrobotic's Strategic Sale
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Astrobotic's sale to Voyager promises expansion.
Sentinel-6: Measuring Sea Level from Orbit
Sentinel-6 is a collaborative satellite mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), EUMETSAT, and NOAA, designed to measure sea level changes with unprecedented accuracy. Officially named Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, the satellite honours the former director of NASA's Earth Science Divisi