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.
Starship Florida Launch Plans and Dark Matter Debate
Starship prepares for a Florida launch, a study challenges dark matter in the Bullet Cluster, and Swift receives a reboost.
Andromeda: A Timeless Cosmic Companion
The Andromeda Galaxy, first recorded over 1000 years ago, remains a key object of study in astronomy, revealing secrets about galaxy formation and dark matter.
Galactic Ballet: The Spiralling Dance of Abell 2029
Abell 2029, a galaxy cluster one billion light-years away, reveals a spiralling dance of galaxies and dark matter, captured in X-ray light.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-21
This week, the space community has been abuzz with discussions on a mysterious gamma-ray stream emanating from the Milky Way's centre, potentially linked to dark matter. Meanwhile, NASA is advancing its lunar and Martian rover capabilities, a crucial step towards future exploration missions.
Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' Mission Lifts Off Amidst Close Satellite Encounters
Rocket Lab's 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission launches today for Synspective, while close satellite encounters are closely monitored.
Chandra X-ray Observatory: Unveiling the High-Energy Universe
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a flagship mission of NASA dedicated to observing X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe, such as the remnants of exploded stars. Launched on 23 July 1999 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-93), Chandra is one of NASA's Great Observatories, alongside the
The Hubble Space Telescope: A Comprehensive Guide
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, revolutionised our understanding of the universe with its detailed images and data.
Gaia: ESA's Billion-Star Surveyor at L2
Gaia is a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite dedicated to astrometry, the precise measurement of stellar positions, distances, and motions. Launched on 19 December 2013 aboard a Soyuz-STB/Fregat-MT rocket from French Guiana, Gaia's mission is to create the most accurate and comprehensive 3D map o
SpaceX Launches SiriusXM Satellite Amid Close Orbital Encounters
SpaceX successfully launched a SiriusXM satellite, while several close orbital encounters were monitored, highlighting the growing complexity of space traffic management.
What Is That Moving Light in the Night Sky? Explained
Moving lights in the night sky are often satellites or space debris. Learn how to identify them and understand their movement.
Unveiling the Eagle Nebula: Star Birth Amidst Cosmic Pillars
The Eagle Nebula, home to the famous Pillars of Creation, is a stellar nursery 6,000 light years away, where stars are born.