The Orbital Report

One metric ton of space junk reenters Earth's atmosphere weekly as launches accelerate globally.

KeepTrack ranks history's 10 worst debris events, highlighting key fragmentation and collision milestones.

One ton of space junk re-enters weekly; SpaceX debris carries 2-year fatality risk, expert warns.

Over 1 tonne of space debris re-enters Earth weekly, intensifying orbital pollution crisis.

Space Force funds K2 Space $22.9M laser comms demo between satellites by 2028.

Space Force funds K2 Space's $22.9M orbital laser comms demonstration project.

Russia deploys satellite constellation creating daily comms windows over Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Starship Flight 13 achieves softest splashdown ever; Roman Space Telescope primed for August launch.

Starlink trials Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in Malaysia using standard 4G phones.

USAF demonstrates neural network–driven autonomous satellite operations without ground control.

SpaceX wins $1.6B Space Force contract for military satellite development and deployment.

SpaceX completes Phase 2 classified Space Force satellite work as competitors remain grounded.

Space Force awards SpaceX all 18 SBST constellation launches, consolidating Golden Dome procurement.

Space Force contracts SpaceX for 18 Falcon 9 launches at $1.6B, reaffirming commercial-military partnership.

Orbital data centers introduce unresolved space debris risks that existing mitigation cannot fully manage.

Russian system causes temporary Starlink disruption; counterspace activity raises orbital security concerns.

New "blind stacking" method reveals hidden debris threat in geosynchronous orbit.

Radio antennae emerge as key tool for satellite and debris tracking from the ground.

SpaceX lands $1.6B Space Force deal for 18 Falcon 9 launches, solidifying launch provider dominance.

SpaceX secures $1.6B Space Force contract for 18 Falcon 9 national security launches.