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 25 published reports.
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.
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.
Tracking Near-Earth Asteroids: Your Guide to Real-Time Orbits and Risks
Discover how to track near-earth asteroids in real-time, assess their orbits, and understand potential impact risks with our detailed guide.
China's Asteroid Hunter Reaches Target; SpaceX Achieves 600th Launch
China's asteroid mission reaches its target after a billion kilometres. SpaceX celebrates 600 launches with a Starlink mission.
SpaceX's Starlink V3 Set for Suborbital Deployment on Starship
SpaceX's Starship prepares for a suborbital flight to deploy Starlink V3 satellites, marking a significant step in satellite internet technology.
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
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.
Starlink vs OneWeb: Comparing Satellite Internet Giants
Starlink and OneWeb offer satellite internet services with distinct approaches. Discover how they differ in technology, coverage, and future plans.
The Cosmos-Iridium Collision: A Landmark Satellite Crash
The Cosmos-Iridium collision in 2009 marked the first major satellite crash, significantly impacting space debris management and satellite operations.
Understanding Space Situational Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide
Space situational awareness involves tracking and predicting the movement of over 28,911 objects in orbit to ensure space safety.
Anti-Satellite Weapons: Understanding Their Impact and Risks
Anti-satellite weapons are designed to disable or destroy satellites. They pose significant risks to space operations due to debris creation.
Fengyun-1C Debris: Legacy of the 2007 ASAT Test
Fengyun-1C was a Chinese weather satellite, part of the Fengyun (meaning 'Wind and Cloud') series operated by the China Meteorological Administration. Launched on 10 May 1999, it had the primary mission of providing meteorological data to improve weather forecasting capabilities.