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 133 published reports.
Military Satellites: Comprehensive Guide to Their Role and Function
Military satellites are spacecraft used for defence and intelligence. They play crucial roles in communication, navigation, and surveillance.
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.
Tracking Deep Space Probes: Voyager, JWST, and Beyond
Discover how the Orbital Radar deep space probe tracker monitors humanity's most distant spacecraft, including Voyager and JWST.
Japan's H3 Rocket to Return with New Configuration
Japan's H3 rocket is set to return to flight with its lightest configuration, marking a significant step for JAXA's launch capabilities.
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.