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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 189 published reports.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft being rolled out to the launch pad under clear skies.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink Satellites Amid Orbital Adjustments

SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while several existing satellites underwent orbital adjustments.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket being transported to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 81 satellites in a rideshare mission. Meanwhile, close approaches continue to be monitored in orbit.

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International Space Station mockup training
Orbital Briefing

Ariane 6 Launches Amazon Satellites Amid Close Orbital Encounters

Ariane 6 successfully launches Amazon satellites. Multiple close satellite encounters recorded. NASA updates on El Niño.

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Orbital Briefing

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.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9/Dragon Rollout at Space Launch C
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Prepares Starlink Launch Amid Close Satellite Encounters

SpaceX is readying a Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites, while several close satellite encounters have been monitored.

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International Space Station mockup training
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted; Starlink Satellites See Orbital Changes

SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launch was aborted at the last second, while several Starlink satellites experienced significant orbital changes.

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Aerial view of SpaceX Starship 6 rocket launching with fiery exhaust, captured from space station window.
Orbital Briefing

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.

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Animation illustrating advancements in satellite altimeters for detailed sea height measurements over four decades.
Satellite Spotlight

The Evolution of EchoStar: From First Launch to Present

EchoStar has evolved from launching its first satellite in 1995 to becoming a key player in global communications technology.

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NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on massive crawler, moving to Launch Pad 39B for Artemis II mission.
Orbital Events

Comprehensive Guide to Every Active Launch Vehicle

Explore the full range of active launch vehicles, their capabilities, and their roles in deploying satellites and other payloads into orbit.

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Illustration of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite orbiting Earth with extended solar panels, monitoring sea levels.
Orbital Events

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.

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Aerial view of Kennedy Space Center with launch pads and surrounding landscape under a clear blue sky.
Orbital Briefing

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.

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