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 88 published reports.
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.
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.
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.
Russia's GPS Jamming Raises Concerns Amidst Satellite Close Approaches
Russia's GPS jamming from space raises safety concerns as satellites experience close approaches.
Griffin-1 Lunar Lander Unveiled Amid Satellite Close Approaches
Astrobotic unveils the Griffin-1 lunar lander, while multiple close satellite approaches underscore orbital congestion.
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.
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.
Satellite Proliferation Threatens Astronomy, Close Approaches Monitored
Astronomy faces challenges from the planned launch of 1.7 million satellites, while several close approaches in orbit are monitored.
AstroForge Completes DeepSpace-2 Amidst Satellite Close Calls
AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft as multiple close satellite approaches are monitored.
Ukrainian Forces Leverage Satellite Imagery for Tactical Edge
Ukrainian forces test direct-to-device satellite imagery, enhancing tactical operations. Multiple close satellite approaches recorded.
Roman Telescope Prepares for Launch as Close Approaches Increase
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida for its upcoming launch, while satellite close approaches are closely monitored.
NASA Awards $600M in Lunar Lander Missions, Expands Moon Exploration
NASA allocates $600 million for lunar lander missions, bolstering Moon exploration efforts. Satellite close approaches monitored.