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 188 published reports.
The World's Spaceports: Comprehensive Launch Sites Guide
Spaceports are crucial launch sites for rockets entering orbit. Discover key locations and their roles in global space exploration.
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.
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.
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.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Astrobotic's Strategic Sale
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Astrobotic's sale to Voyager promises expansion.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 81 Satellites in Midnight Rideshare
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 81 satellites early on July 7. The mission included diverse payloads, enhancing global satellite coverage.
SpaceX Starlink Launch and Close Approaches Highlight Orbital Activity
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while several close approaches were tracked in orbit.
SpaceX Launches CRS-34 Mission as ESA-China SMILE Prepares for Lift-off
SpaceX launches CRS-34 mission to the ISS, delivering science and cargo, while ESA-China's SMILE mission prepares to study Earth's magnetic shield.
China's Asteroid Hunter Reaches Target; SpaceX Achieves 600th Launch
China's asteroid mission reaches its target after a billion kilometres. SpaceX celebrates 600 launches with a Starlink mission.
China's Tallest Rocket Launches; SpaceX IPO Soars
China debuts its tallest rocket successfully, while SpaceX sees a significant rise in shares following its IPO.
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.
SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Scrubbed Amid Ground Equipment Issues
SpaceX's Starship V3 launch was delayed due to ground equipment issues, while Varda's sixth mission returned successfully.