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 129 published reports.
Satellite Spotlight: GLONASS-K — Russia's Navigation Satellites
GLONASS-K is the third generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), designed to provide accurate positioning and timing information globally. Unlike its predecessors, GLONASS-K satellites are equipped with a new range of technologies, including a third civil signal and an ext
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.
Unveiling the Mermaid Nebula: A Cosmic Symphony of Colour
The Mermaid Nebula, a stunning supernova remnant, showcases the vibrant aftermath of a stellar explosion, with a hidden pulsar at its heart.
Stoke Space Completes Key Test for Reusable Rocket Development
Stoke Space advances reusable rocket tech with Nova Stage 1 test. NASA and NOAA to discuss operational satellite systems.
BeiDou-3: China's Global Navigation System
The BeiDou-3 system is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which provides global navigation services. Officially completed in June 2020, BeiDou-3 is designed to offer precise positioning, navigation, and timing services worldwide.
Satellite Spotlight: BeiDou-3 — China's Global Navigation System
BeiDou-3 is the third generation of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide global navigation and positioning services. Officially completed in 2020, BeiDou-3 represents a significant advancement over its predecessors, BeiDou-1 and BeiDou-2, expanding coverage from regi
Understanding TLEs: The Backbone of Satellite Tracking
A TLE, or Two-Line Element Set, is a data format used to convey satellite orbital parameters, crucial for predicting satellite positions.
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.
Artemis III Crew Announced: Testing Lunar Landers in Orbit
NASA announces the Artemis III crew, including ESA's Luca Parmitano, to test lunar landers in orbit ahead of the 2027 lunar mission.
ISS: 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable space station that serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).
Space Tourism Costs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Final Frontier
Space tourism costs range from $250,000 to $55 million, depending on the destination and duration. Learn who can go and what it involves.
Thor's Helmet: A Celestial Marvel in the Constellation of the Great Overdog
Thor's Helmet, an interstellar bubble 30 light-years across, is shaped by a Wolf-Rayet star nearing a supernova, located 15,000 light-years away.