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 32 published reports.
The Pulsar's Dance: A Cosmic Metronome in the Sky
Discover the pulsar, a cosmic marvel spinning 716 times per second, and its role in space science.
The Expanding Universe: Insights from Space
Delve into the science of satellite orbits and the effects of microgravity on astronauts, with insights from the latest data.
Gravitational Time Dilation: Time's Subtle Dance in Space
Discover how gravitational time dilation affects time perception in space, making time move faster for your head than your feet.
Unveiling Earth's Mysterious Superplumes: A Deep Dive
Earth's superplumes, vast structures deep within the planet, may hold clues to ancient cosmic collisions and current volcanic activity.
TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in Geostationary Orbit
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites operated by NASA. Designed to support space missions by providing continuous data relay services, TDRS satellites are crucial for maintaining near-constant communication with spacecraft in low Eart
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.
Venus and Jupiter's Celestial Dance Over Avebury
Venus and Jupiter's close conjunction offers a stunning view in the twilight skies, captured over the historic Avebury stone circle.
Unveiling the Sombrero Galaxy: A Cosmic Masterpiece
Messier 104, the Sombrero Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy with a distinctive dust lane and a supermassive black hole.
Witness a Martian Eclipse: Phobos Dances Across the Sun
Phobos, Mars' moon, creates a swift solar eclipse captured by Perseverance. Learn about its future and Mars' exploration.
Vanguard 1: The Oldest Satellite Still in Orbit
Vanguard 1, launched on 17 March 1958, holds the distinction of being the oldest human-made satellite still in orbit. It was part of the United States' response to the Soviet Union's Sputnik programme, marking a significant milestone in the early space race.
Unveiling the Trifid Nebula's Hidden Wonders
The Trifid Nebula reveals interstellar dust pillars and jets, showcasing the dynamic processes of star formation.
Sentinel-6: Measuring Sea Level from Orbit
Sentinel-6 is a collaborative satellite mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), EUMETSAT, and NOAA, designed to measure sea level changes with unprecedented accuracy. Officially named Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, the satellite honours the former director of NASA's Earth Science Divisi