Jason P. Crutchfield

The Orbital Report

Global Space-Debris & Satellite Intelligence
All Satellite Constellations 138 Policy & Regulation 65 Satellite Operations 54 Commercial Industry 53 Tracking & SSA 48 Military & ASAT 34 Satellite AI & Autonomy 29 Cislunar & Deep Space 26 Debris Removal Tech 26 Counterspace & Defense 24 Reentry & Atmospheric 21 Human Spaceflight 20 Mitigation & Design 11 Collisions & Conjunctions 9 Mission Updates 9 Research & Science 9 Astronomy & Environment 5 Economics & Insurance 4
Satellite Operations

Eutelsat Taps Infinite Orbits for GEO Life Extension Mission

Eutelsat contracts Infinite Orbits for GEO life extension; third operator order signals growing demand.

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Military & ASAT

Space Force’s MEO-Based Missile Warning Sats Hit New Milestone - Aviation Week

Space Force MEO missile warning constellation reaches operational milestone in Next Gen OPIR development.

Cislunar & Deep Space

NASA Calls for Proposals to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies

NASA seeks proposals to accelerate lunar surface technologies for Moon Base development and sustained exploration.

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Policy & Regulation

Zero Debris Week Launches First Liability Working Groups for Space Junk Cleanup - Tech Times

Zero Debris Week establishes liability working groups to clarify legal responsibility for debris removal operations.

Reentry & Atmospheric

2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why

Scientists observe ESA satellite reentry from jet to measure atmospheric pollution from orbital debris burn-up.

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Tracking & SSA

UN launches global contact hub to improve satellite collision coordination - Tech Review Africa

UN establishes global satellite collision coordination hub to strengthen operator communication and SSA data sharing.

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Human Spaceflight

How studying astronauts could help tackle aging on Earth

ISS astronauts' spaceflight-induced aging effects provide insights for Earth medical research.

Commercial Industry

With another huge infusion of cash, Stoke Space goes even bigger

Stoke Space raises $1B, targets 2025 debut with reusable Nova rocket; larger 15-ton variant in development.

Policy & Regulation

Consultation on Orbital Liabilities, Insurance, Charging and Space Sustainability

UK introduces tiered liability limits tied to sustainability and security for orbital operators starting December 2026.

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Collisions & Conjunctions

Fengyun Debris Flags Starlink Conjunction, X Report 8 Sep 2026 - KeepTrack

Fengyun debris conjunction with Starlink triggers conjunction alert; SSA systems flag potential close approach.

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Policy & Regulation

Why the world needs a mechanism to regulate space debris - TRT World

TRT World calls for binding international space debris regulation to prevent orbital cascade crises.

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Astronomy & Environment

How Satellite Megaconstellations Are Changing the Night Sky - curiosmos.com

Megaconstellations brighten night sky, complicating astronomy and altering stargazing experience globally.

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