The Orbital Report

Kessler Syndrome shifts from theory to operational threat as debris population and collision risk accelerate.

SpaceX Crew-13 launch coverage announced for Oct. 1; fastest U.S. crewed arrival to ISS planned.

NASA flags inadequate battery passivation practices across satellite industry, raising debris fragmentation risk.

Starship completes first orbital flight, deploys operational Starlink satellites successfully.

Space Force restarts satellite control procurement with $1.7B bid after antenna program failure.

Artemis Accords reach 76 signatories, cementing NASA-led lunar governance framework.

NASA greenlights new Starliner missions after CFT-1 crew return complications.

Starship reaches orbit, deploys 26 Starlinks in historic first flight before early termination.

Space Force Mission Delta 2 unveils SDA software for accelerated satellite tracking and prioritization.

Momentus validates AI-powered LiDAR/optical sensors for autonomous satellite rendezvous with NASA target.

Crew-13 Dragon and Falcon 9 ready for October 1 launch to ISS with international crew.

Starship reaches orbit, deploys 26 Starlink satellites in historic first flight success.

SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, successfully deploys Starlink satellites in latest test flight.

SpaceX deploys first 26 Starlink V3 satellites on Starship, advancing constellation modernization.

Artemis Accords expand to 76 nations, focus on lunar debris and emerging spacefaring support.

Artemis Accords nations gather to tackle lunar debris and support emerging space powers.

NASA selects 40 university research projects for 2026 NSTGRO funding across propulsion, autonomy, thermal, and cislunar tech.

Space Force postpones GEO satellite servicing procurement amid vendor and technical assessment.

Starship achieves orbital flight, deploys 26 Starlink satellites on successful mission.

Beeline Kazakhstan launches Starlink satellite-to-mobile service, first in country.