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 202 published reports.
Comprehensive Guide to Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory
Discover how to use Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory for efficient satellite database searches, tracking 17,926 active satellites.
How Satellites Are Tracked: A Comprehensive Guide
Satellites are tracked using radar, optical telescopes, and radio signals, ensuring precise orbital data for over 28,000 objects.
Understanding the Space Fence: Tracking Earth's Orbital Objects
The Space Fence radar system tracks over 28,000 objects in Earth's orbit, from satellites to debris, ensuring space safety.
Tracking Deep Space Probes: Voyager, JWST, and Beyond
Discover how the Orbital Radar deep space probe tracker monitors humanity's most distant spacecraft, including Voyager and JWST.
Mastering ISS Transit Predictions: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover how to predict when the ISS will transit the Sun or Moon with Orbital Radar's tool, enhancing your stargazing experience.
How Many Satellites Are in Orbit: A Comprehensive Guide
As of 2026, there are 17,907 active satellites in orbit, with a total of 28,248 catalogued objects including debris.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-05-24
This week, the space industry saw significant developments, including NASA's decision to expand its collaboration with SpaceX by adding more missions to the commercial crew contract. Meanwhile, SpaceX successfully launched its first Starship V3, marking a new chapter for the company's ambitious spac
Who Tracks Space Debris? Inside the Global Surveillance Network
Space debris is tracked by a global network of agencies monitoring 28,886 objects, ensuring orbital safety and sustainability.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-07-05
This week, the focus was on planetary exploration and satellite technology. The European Space Agency's Mars Express captured a series of dust devils in a Martian valley, offering insights into the planet's atmospheric dynamics.
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-28
This week in orbit, a 12-billion-year-old interstellar comet, older than our solar system, captured the attention of astronomers. Meanwhile, SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California, contributing to the constellation's expansion.
This Week in Orbit
This week saw significant developments in the space sector, highlighted by SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO), which resulted in a nearly 20% rise in its share value. Meanwhile, NASA is refining its Artemis lunar lander plans, a critical component of its programme to return humans to th
This Week in Orbit: 2026-06-07
This week, the space community's attention was drawn to NASA's strategic decisions and operational challenges. The agency is set to select a new headquarters by the end of the year, a move that underscores its evolving administrative needs.