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 64 published reports.
Space Force Expands GPS Network Amid Satellite Close Approaches
The U.S. Space Force has contracted Lockheed Martin for two additional GPS satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
Shenzhou 23 Launches New Crew to Tiangong Amid Close Satellite Approaches
Shenzhou 23 launches a new crew to the Tiangong space station, while satellite close approaches continue to be monitored.
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.
Griffin-1 Lunar Lander Unveiled Amid Satellite Close Approaches
Astrobotic unveils the Griffin-1 lunar lander, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
Russia's GPS Jamming Raises Concerns Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Russia's GPS jamming from space raises safety concerns as satellites experience close approaches.
Close Approach of PIESAT B and PIESAT C: Understanding Satellite Conjunctions
Close Approach of QIANFAN Satellites: Assessing the Risks and Implications
On 12 June 2026, two satellites from the QIANFAN series, QIANFAN-169 (NORAD ID: 69386) and QIANFAN-182 (NORAD ID: 69399), experienced a close approach event. The minimum predicted distance between the two satellites was approximately 1.67 kilometres.
Close Approaches and Debris Manoeuvres Mark Orbital Activity
Today's orbital activity is highlighted by close satellite approaches and potential debris manoeuvres, alongside NASA's Curiosity examining Martian rocks.
Close Approach of TIANHUI Satellites Highlights Conjunction Risks
On 4 May 2026, at 12:08 UTC, two Chinese Earth observation satellites, TIANHUI 2-01A (NORAD ID: 44207) and TIANHUI 2-01B (NORAD ID: 44209), experienced a close approach in orbit. The satellites passed within approximately 1.94 kilometres of each other.
AstroForge Completes DeepSpace-2 Amidst Satellite Close Calls
AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft as multiple close satellite approaches are monitored.
Satellite Rescue Mission and Canadarm2 Repairs Highlight Busy Week in Orbit
A satellite rescue mission and Canadarm2 repairs are key highlights, alongside close orbital encounters and a pulsar record.
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.