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 11 published reports.
Japan's H3 Rocket to Return with New Configuration
Japan's H3 rocket is set to return to flight with its lightest configuration, marking a significant step for JAXA's launch capabilities.
Mauritius Joins Artemis Accords; Starlink Orbit Adjustments
Mauritius becomes the 70th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, while Starlink satellites undergo significant orbital adjustments.
ISS: 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable space station that serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).
This Week in Orbit: 2026-05-10
This week, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have finalised an agreement for a collaborative mission to the asteroid Apophis. This mission aims to study the asteroid's composition and trajectory, which will provide valuable data for planetary defence s
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-05
This week, the focus was on planetary exploration and satellite technology. The European Space Agency's Mars Express captured a series of dust devils in a Martian valley, offering insights into the planet's atmospheric dynamics.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-19
This week, the James Webb Space Telescope has once again captured the scientific community's attention with its latest discovery on black holes. The telescope has provided new insights into how these cosmic giants feed themselves, a finding that could reshape our understanding of galactic evolution.
Unveiling the Double Lobed Asteroid Torifune
Asteroid 98943 Torifune, recently imaged by Hayabusa2, reveals a double-lobed structure, offering clues to its formation and composition.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-28
This week in orbit, a 12-billion-year-old interstellar comet, older than our solar system, captured the attention of astronomers. Meanwhile, SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California, contributing to the constellation's expansion.
ESA and JAXA Finalize Apophis Mission Amid Orbital Close Calls
ESA and JAXA have finalized a mission to asteroid Apophis. Meanwhile, Starlink satellites experience a close approach.
Hayabusa2 Reveals Asteroid Torifune's Double Lobed Mystery
Hayabusa2's flyby of asteroid 98943 Torifune unveils its double lobed structure, offering insights into its formation and composition.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Record-Breaking Launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 is poised to launch for the 36th time, setting a new record for reusability. Satellite close approaches monitored.