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Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 133 published reports.

NASA's Artemis I Space Launch System illuminated at night on Launch Complex 39B, ready for mission.
Orbital Briefing

NASA's Artemis III to Proceed Without Upper Stage as SLS Prepares for Launch

NASA's Artemis III mission will launch without an upper stage, as the House protects NASA's budget from cuts.

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Interior view of twin control rooms at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, showcasing advanced technology for Artemis mission monitoring.
Orbital Events

NASA vs ESA vs CNSA: Comparing the World's Leading Space Agencies

NASA, ESA, and CNSA are the leading space agencies shaping global space exploration. This article compares their missions, budgets, and achievements.

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Three small rovers traverse the lunar surface in NASA's CADRE technology demonstration artist's concept.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Awards Moon Base Contracts as SpaceX Secures Major Military Deal

NASA awards initial moon base contracts; SpaceX secures $2.29 billion Space Force contract; Artemis III crew announcement expected.

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Technicians installing NASA logo on Astrobotic Lunar Lander in preparation for space mission.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Expands Lunar Lander Plans Amid Starship Preparations

NASA increases CLPS contract value to support more lunar missions, while SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 12 with a new trajectory.

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NASA astronaut Chris Williams carefully replaces computer parts inside a scientific device aboard the International Space Station.
Orbital Briefing

NASA and Industry Push Boundaries with High Performance Spaceflight Computing

NASA partners with industry to advance high performance spaceflight computing, enhancing mission capabilities.

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft featuring the DSOC flight laser transceiver, highlighted in a December 2021 photograph.
Orbital Briefing

NASA's Psyche Mission Captures Mars During Gravity Assist

NASA's Psyche mission captures stunning images of Mars during its gravity assist, as Paraguay becomes the latest signatory of the Artemis Accords.

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Illustration of Hubble Space Telescope orbiting Earth, showcasing its solar panels and main body against a starry backdrop.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Considers Hubble Reboost Amid ISS Challenges

NASA explores cost-effective options for a Hubble reboost as ISS faces air leak challenges. Blue Origin focuses on future missions.

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Hubble Space Telescope capturing a deep field image, showcasing distant galaxies and cosmic phenomena.
Orbital Briefing

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.

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MAVEN spacecraft captures and returns its first detailed observations of Mars, showcasing the planet's atmospheric and surface conditions.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Concludes MAVEN Mission, Discovers Atmospheric Phenomenon

NASA concludes MAVEN mission, revealing a new atmospheric phenomenon on Mars. ISS crew takes shelter due to a Russian segment air leak.

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Illustration of STS-43 mission's TDRS-E satellite in space with Earth in the background.
Satellite Spotlight

TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in Geostationary Orbit

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites operated by NASA. Designed to support space missions by providing continuous data relay services, TDRS satellites are crucial for maintaining near-constant communication with spacecraft in low Eart

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Astronaut aboard the International Space Station capturing Earth from space with camera equipment.
Orbital Briefing

NASA Sets Launch Date for Roman Space Telescope Amid Busy Orbital Traffic

NASA announces Roman Space Telescope launch date as close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.

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