Vol 44, Week 48: Lunar Broadcast Precursor — Terrestrial Edition
As Europe prepares to land its first Argonaut lunar cargo mission in 2030, Torino, Italy hosts the joint 28th AIDAA Congress and 10th CEAS Aerospace Europe Conference December 1-4 with the 9th Moon Village Association Global Workshop & Symposium Dec 3-4 at Centro Congressi Lingotto. Experts debate the permanent return of humanity to the Moon: peaceful governance, heritage protection, ethical rules and lunarized tech. Day-one flagship panel “Enabling Technologies for Lunar Exploration” is moderated by Maria Antonietta Perino, Thales Alenia Space Director for Space Economy Exploration and International Network. Nearby at the Oval Lingotto, the 10th Aerospace and Defense Meetings brings together 2200 participants, 35 nations and 9000 pre-scheduled B2B meetings Dec 2-4. Co-located: the 2nd Lunar Economy Summit – a dedicated exhibition space featuring lunar funding streams, non-space industry tie-ins, lunar infrastructure, human settlements and the workforce pipeline for a multi-trillion dollar cislunar future. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland (Dec 2-4), the 6th Cislunar Security Conference assembles government, defense and industry experts for national / unclassified / restricted presentations on domain awareness, astrodynamics, enabling tech such as propulsion and nuclear power, norms and threats – ensuring secure cislunar access. (Image Credits: 10th Aerospace and Defense Meeting, John Hopkins University)
Organization for Space Medicine, Engineering and Design holds 2nd Innovation Summit December 4-6 in Santa Ana CA, to advance human space exploration via interdisciplinary cooperation and communication. OSMED members (cost to join US$50-5,000) have exclusive sessions; public Capstone on Dec 6 (US$100-150) spotlights multidimensional human variables—biology, psychology and beyond—affecting multiworld exploration systems. Chaired by Jennifer Rochlis and Erik Antonsen MD (both formerly of NASA), the event features: NASA Astronauts Steve Robinson about off-world challenges and Bernard Harris MD; VAST Space design chief and astronaut candidate Hillary Coe on human-focused habitats; and co-founder of Making Space Agency Danica Vallone. The Capstone agenda packs presentations, a leadership panel, fostering interdisciplinary breakthroughs for lunar bases and Mars missions. OSMED International and Community Engagement Committee Chair, Dr. Shawna Pandya—physician, citizen-scientist, astronaut candidate, STEM advocate and Board Member of International Lunar Observatory Association—brings expertise from Projects PoSSUM and PHEnOM, where she tested commercial spacesuits in micro-gravity and underwent centrifuge, egress and wilderness medicine training. OSMED25 promises networking, mentorship and forward-thinking strategies and invites people to Connect, Learn and Lead in the Global Human Spaceflight Community. (Image Credits: OSMED, AIAA, (L-R) Rochlis, Antonsen, Pandya, Harris, Robinson, Coe)
International Space Station, ~415-km LEO: Expedition 73 crew expected to be working with newly arrived crew from Soyuz MS-28 (Chris Williams, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergei Mikaev); will remain a 10-member crew until the planned command hand-over to Michael Fincke and return to Earth of Soyuz MS-27 with Sergey Ryzhikov, Alexey Zubritsky, Jonny Kim; Cygnus NG-23 supply craft, being suspended by Canadarm2 robotic arm to clear way for Soyuz MS-28, will be reattached to ISS this week where it will remain until March 2026.
Tiangong Space Station, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-21 three-member crew inspecting and unloading fresh food, water, gear and new experiments (weighing about 600 kg) from the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 craft, which will now serve as their return vehicle; activities include testing advanced life support, space agriculture experiments, potential spacewalks for maintenance, and public outreach; damage to Shenzhou 21 still being addressed before its release.
Lunar Enterprise News: ISRO and JAXA Collaborate for Lunar Synergy
Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon Dec 1: Apollo Asteroid 2007 VM184 (0.033 AU); Tue Dec 2: Apollo Asteroid 2025 WG (0.013 AU); Wed Dec 3: Aten Asteroid 2018 WC2 (0.025 AU); Thu Dec 4: Apollo Asteroid 2025 VE6 (0.016 AU).
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Nov 19 – Dec 6 — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC), Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC), Online / Hawai’i: Bid for Hawai’i Auction: Send Your Name + Message to the Moon Surface.
Uncrewed 1st test flight for Gaganyaan orbital mission scheduled to occur before end of year, will carry fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster); Re-entering capsule will slow to 8m / sec before landing.
Guy Pignolet & Julien Leveneur to discuss the global Cake-O'Peace project to help advancement of our common objectives of space settlements. - October 4th, 2025 - - Announcement of the "Cake O’Peace" project at the beginning of the World Space Week - November 18th, 2025 - - Deadline for sending […]
Conference intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world except Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into AIAA North America Regions. Online component to accommodate students not able to travel to Australia to present their paper in-person at University of Sydney. AIAA Region VII Student Conference is […]
The International Conference on Space Robotics (iSpaRo) is a new conference aiming to provide a framework for scientists and industry experts to engage in fruitful discussions and share their insights on the emerging topic of Space Robotics. In the last decade, the advances in in-orbit servicing and satellite operations, the […]
Surpassing 30 full years of operations in space today, European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft continues studying the Sun, has also discovered more than 3,000 comets.
Satellites for space-based Internet. Launch window 10:56-14:56 Pacific Time (UTC-8).
AIAA Day of Giving to help raise US$100,000 for programs that inspire and prepare the next generation of aerospace leaders. Your support powers: Hands-on STEM programs like Design/Build/Fly Classroom grants for educators Scholarships and competitions that connect students to aerospace careers Every gift makes an impact.
High-level industry forum exploring the potential opportunities of an advanced, long-term Lunar ecosystem. Join leading experts as they uncover the critical topics influencing the development of the Lunar Economy, as well as the challenges and opportunities of establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. At Oval Lingotto, Torino, in association with […]
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses 11 full years in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to Earth in 2020, and now in extended mission to flyby asteroid 98943 Torifune in 2026 and rendezvous with 1998 KY26 in 2031.
11:00-12:00 MST; Presentation by William Bottke of Southwest Research Institute - Boulder: New Views on Terrestrial Planet Formation and Early Lunar Bombardment. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities […]
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, including Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz, to quiz Jared Isaacman on his plans and philosophy were he to be confirmed as the next NASA Administrator. 10:00 AM EST in Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253. The hearing will stream live on the Committee web site […]
2,300+ expected to attend for 100+ speakers. Show features: investors forum, space law symposium. Focus on industry-government meetings. At Scottish Event Campus.
Moon Village Association (MVA) is a non-governmental organization that promotes international collaboration for the development of lunar exploration and utilization. The 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium will be hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA), alongside the 28th AIDAA International Congress and the 10th Council of European Aerospace […]
OSMED 2nd annual conference. Shawna Pandya MD is Chair for OSMED International and Community Engagement Committee.
"New Space Race, New Business, New Resilience" event with focus on Norway, the Nordics and Europe and how they can increase autonomy, business and capabilities in space. Leaders from national space agencies, commercial launch providers, academia, etc are invited for roundtables, debates, networking. Includes lunch and dinner, at MESH Youngstorget. […]
Includes: Private bus tour behind NASA’s gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A and B. Plus, the tour will drive by the astronaut crew quarters. Explore the all-new The Gantry at LC-39 and the […]
Scheduled for 13:59-17:59 to send 29 satellites to LEO for Internet system.
Thomas "Tom" D. Jones flew on 4 space shuttle missions (STS-59, STS-68, STS-80, and STS-98), spending 53 total days in space and leading 3 spacewalks to install the American Destiny laboratory on the International Space Station. His has received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, four NASA Space Flight Medals, and […]
Career event specializing in the space industry; 25 companies actively recruiting will exhibit, including large corporations, startups and government agencies, for positions including engineering and business professionals. Speakers will present on trends in the industry, career possibilities. 13:00-16:00 Japan Time at Vision Center Tokyo Toranomon.
3I/ATLAS and Interstellar Objects, with Avi Loeb. 11:00-12:00 PT, at Lennox Library and Online. Author / Harvard Professor Loeb presents online.
Navigation system satellite intended to assist in urban canyons and mountainous areas because of inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit. "22" designation on H3 rocket indicates 2 engines on main stage and 2 boosters.