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Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

Online

Online short course on Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), critical for crew transfer, in-space assembly and space debris removal, among other uses. Instructor is Pradipto Ghosh; 12 classroom hours / 2.4 CEU-PDH; online via Zoom with replays available. Students will receive Certificates of Completion from both AIAA and Johns Hopkins […]

US$1595 – US$1795

48th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium 2026

Huntsville AL, USA

At Von Braun Center. The Thursday night banquet will be held in the Space & Rocket Center, under a Saturn V launch vehicle. Pre-event courses on May 11-12 are available with separate registration:  Fundamentals of Space Vehicle Mechanisms, Compliant Mechanism Design Course, Rolling-Element Bearings. Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium is concerned with […]

1st IAA Planetary Sunshade Workshop

Nottingham, United Kingdom

The workshop will bring together engineers, scientists and policy experts to advance the field of planetary sunshades. At University of Nottingham.

11th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2026)

Istanbul, Türkiye

A forum for the exchange of recent research results and ideas in air and space technologies, it should be of interest to a wide range of participants from government agencies, relevant international institutions, universities, research organizations, and air and space companies, as well as media and the general public. Presentations […]

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala 2026

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

With many NASA Astronauts, including Bob Cabana, Bernard Harris, Joan Higginbotham, Barbara Morgan, Tom Akers and Joe Tanner; Induction Ceremony & Gala at Kennedy Space Center; talks, panel discussions, and receptions in celebration of all things space exploration. Associated events include a May 15 evening reception, May 14 dinner.

Psyche Spacecraft Uses Mars for Gravity Assist

Mars Orbit

On its way to the asteroid Psyche, the Psyche spacecraft will pass within 4,500 km of Mars and will harness the planet’s gravitational pull to speed up and adjust its trajectory toward the metal-rich asteroid. The spacecraft was launched October 13, 2023, and by August 2029, the spacecraft will begin […]

Launch Starship 12 – V3 / Ship 39

Starbase, 25.9°N, Boca Chica TX, USA

Launch window 17:30-19:43 CDT | 12:30-14:43 HST | UTC 22:30 May 15 - 00:43 May 16 for 12th flight overall of 2-stage Starship vehicle and 1st of bigger / more-powerful Version 3 / V3, with higher thrust utilizing new Raptor 3 engines. Launch date subject to final final vehicle testing, […]

Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-37

SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 04:00-08:00 HST for 24 internet satellites. Booster B1097 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 9th flight. These 24 will add to the 10,000+ Starlink satellites currently operational.