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 20 published reports.
Mars' Turtle Rock: A Geological Marvel Explored by Curiosity
Mars' Turtle Rock, a 15-metre geological formation, offers insights into the planet's erosive history, captured by Curiosity.
Unveiling the Moon's Hidden Gem: Mare Orientale
Mare Orientale, a vast lunar impact basin, is revealed in this telescopic view thanks to favourable libration. Discover its history and significance.
Landsat 9: Earth Observation from 705 km
Landsat 9 is the latest satellite in the Landsat programme, a joint initiative between NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Launched on 27 September 2021 aboard an Atlas V rocket, Landsat 9 continues the mission of providing high-quality, medium-resolution imagery of the Earth's surf
Unveiling Olympus Mons: Mars' Towering Giant
Discover Olympus Mons, Mars' colossal volcano, towering nearly three times higher than Earth's Mount Everest.
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.
Mars Rovers: Comprehensive History from Sojourner to Perseverance
Mars rovers have transformed our understanding of the Red Planet. From Sojourner to Perseverance, explore their history and achievements.
Perseverance Rover: Mission, Discoveries, and Mars Sample Return
The Perseverance rover, part of NASA's Mars 2020 mission, explores the Red Planet to gather samples and search for signs of past life.
Satellite Spotlight: New Horizons — The Pluto Flyby Probe
New Horizons is a NASA spacecraft designed to explore the outer reaches of our solar system, with a primary mission to conduct a flyby study of Pluto and its moons. Launched on January 19, 2006, aboard an Atlas V rocket, New Horizons was the first mission to Pluto, providing unprecedented data about
India's Private Rocket Success and Perseverance's Ancient Discovery
India's first privately-developed rocket has successfully reached orbit. Meanwhile, NASA's Perseverance Rover has uncovered evidence of ancient impacts on Mars.
Iapetus: The Moon with Two Faces
Saturn's moon Iapetus presents a striking contrast with its dual-toned surface. Discover the science behind this unique celestial feature.
Mars Pathfinder: Pioneering the Red Planet
Mars Pathfinder's 1997 landing marked a new era of exploration. Discover its journey and impact on future missions.
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.