• Wednesday

    Friday

    — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA
    The stars are aligning for a brand-new show at Holidays in Space! Get ready for a nighttime spectacle that's out-of-this-world.

    Saturday

    — Cranbrook Institute of Science,
    Bloomfield Hills MI, USA
    Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as recorded sightings of significant astronomical occurrences during related historical events are examined to...

    Sunday

    Monday

    Wednesday

    — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA
    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...
    $190
    — Westport Astronomical Society (WAS),
    Westport CT, USA
    If skies are clear, this all volunteer-run, non-profit organization is open to the public 20:00-22:00 for star viewing.
  • Sunday

    — American Astronomical Society (AAS),
    Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, AZ, United States
    The 247th AAS meeting (joint with the High Energy Astrophysics and Historical Astronomy Divisions) will be held 4-8 January in...

    Monday

    — Universities Space Research Association (USRA), Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
    Montréal, Quebec, Canada
    A Volatile Excursion from Mercury and the Moon to the Kuiper Belt and Beyond. At Dawson College.
    $125 – $275
    — University of Hong Kong Laboratory for Space Research (HKU-LSR), National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC-CAS), Chilean Astronomical Society,
    Hong Kong, China
    The 7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference for 2026 will be organized by the Laboratory for Space Research, FoS, the University...

    Tuesday

    — Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG),
    Laurel MD, USA
    At Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory or online, registration required, no fee. In-person attendees who self-identify as early career...
    Free

    Wednesday

    — National Science Foundation (NSF),
    Online / Washington DC, USA
    From 15:00-16:00 EST, National Science Foundation (NSF) Growing Convergence Research (GCR) working group will provide guidance on preparing GCR proposals,...

    Thursday

    — Howard Astronomical League,
    Columbia MD, USA
    Hubble Space Telescope Outreach Coordinator Faith Vowler of NASA will present at this public meeting, 19:00; online option available; at...

    Friday

    Saturday

    Monday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL, United States
    AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.

    Tuesday

    — NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG),
    Baltimore MD, USA
    At the Johns Hopkins University Mt. Washington campus in Baltimore MD and online. Early-career researchers and students are encouraged to...

    Wednesday

    Thursday

    — Griffith Observatory,
    Los Angeles CA, USA
    Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live 19:00-20:30 PST from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. Join the Observatory's curatorial...

    Friday

    — International Astronautical Federation (IAF),
    Online
    International Astronautical Federation recognizes achievements in the space community via many awards, such as World Space, International Cooperation, Hall of...

    Saturday

    — Nichelle Nichols Foundation,
    Huntsville AL, USA
    Offering space, aviation and robotics program for girls ages 14-18, inspiring young women to aim for the stars.
    — Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE),
    San Francisco CA, USA
    SPIE Photonics West and subconference on Optical Power Delivery, key to development of Space Solar Power.

    Monday

    — University of Groningen, Space Research Organisation Netherlands,
    Groningen, Netherlands
    In-person registrations for the conference are full // Registration for virtual participation is open. The planets that are best understood are...

    Tuesday

    — Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), Aalto University,
    Espoo, Dipoli, Finland
    FinCOSPAR, EXPO, Remote Sensing Days

    Saturday

    Sunday

    Tuesday

    — Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Sarawak, Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd,
    Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
    APACE 2026 will serve as a premier aerospace event for over 1,000 professionals from more than 50 countries. It aims...

    Wednesday

    — SpaceCom, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Lockheed Martin, Dell,
    Orlando FL, USA
    Commercial Space Week from January 28-30, 2026, which includes the Space Mobility Conference (January 28-30) and GSA Spaceport Summit (January...
    — Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd,
    Tokyo, Japan
    Including collaborative project "Lunar Development Forum -NIKKANKOGYO MOON PRESS", this exhibition attracts global companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and startups...

    Friday

    — Centre National D’études Spatiales (CNES),
    Online
    International innovation contest -- hackathon -- joined in 100+ cities in 5 continents, aimed at imagining the products and solutions...

    Saturday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Los Angeles Section,
    Lawndale CA, USA
    40th Anniversary Event for the Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy. Michelle Evans will speak, lead discussion and present 2 of her...
  • Monday

    — Office for Space Technology & Industry Singapore (OSTIn), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB Singapore),
    Marina Bay Sands / Sands Expo and Convention Centre , Singapore
    Space Summit 2026 is a space-focused conference with a boutique exhibition, highlighting trends, challenges and opportunities in the global space...
    — International Association of Geomorphologists, ANZGG, University of Canterbury,
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    Includes track on planetary geomorphology for all Solar System bodies and exoplanets
    — Gemini Observatory, National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), Maunakea Observatories,
    Statewide Hawai’i, USA
    Annual event in its 22nd year, inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 200+ Hawai'i classroom visits,...

    Tuesday

    — Civial Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport Group, Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau,
    Changi Exhibition Centre 9 Aviation Park Rd, Singapore, Singapore
    Singapore Airshow is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to...

    Thursday

    — Kanagawa Prefectural Government,
    Yokohama, Japan
    Kanagawa Space Summit, at Minato Mirai - Yokohama. The first space summit organized by a prefectural government in Japan.

    Friday

    — California Institute of Technology (Caltech),
    Pasadena CA, USA
    Driven by great progress in exoplanet research over the past two decades, the field of high contrast imaging is assuming...

    Wednesday

    — Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR),
    Greenbelt MD, USA
    11:30-13:00 EST, with Jim Bridenstine, Managing Partner for The Artemis Group, the 13th Administrator of NASA, where he was responsible...

    Sunday

    Wednesday

    — Space Foundation,
    Dallas TX, USA
    Focus is on innovative financing models; invited are executives, financiers. investors, public-sector leaders; discussed will be Texas Space Commission US$300M...
    $1250 – $1500
    — International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), University of Texas at Austin (UT), Strauss Center for International Security and Law,
    Austin TX, USA
    Sponsored by the Space Security, Safety, and Sustainability (SSSS) Program at The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) Strauss Center for International...

    Thursday

    — Griffith Observatory,
    Los Angeles CA, USA
    Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live 19:00-20:30 PST from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. Join the Observatory's curatorial...

    Tuesday

    — Beyond Earth Institute,
    Washington DC, USA
    From Space Habitat to Space Town: Creating a Clear Pathway. Speakers include Pete Worden, Bhavya Lal, Kevin Coggins. Subjects include...
    $65 – $695

    Wednesday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    League City TX, USA
    Taking place at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City, Texas; ASCENDxTexas is where leaders from government, industry,...
  • Monday

    Monday

    — Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), Universities Space Research Association (USRA),
    The Woodlands TX, USA
    Expecting 2,000+ for the latest science, research, discoveries; at Waterway Marriott and online
    $400 – $700

    Monday

    — UzCosmos National Space Agency of Uzbekistan,
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan
    5th conference to convene space agencies, satellite operators, startups; expecting 400+ delegates, 40+ speakers, 25 exhibitors.
    £995 – £1195
  • Sunday

    — Yuri's Night,
    Worldwide
    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first...

    Monday

    — Space Foundation,
    Colorado Springs CO, USA
    Theme: Building Capacity Through Innovation and Collaboration. Expecting 10,000+ registrants, 247 exhibitors, 24 space agencies, 1500+ organizations. At The Broadmoor...
    Free
    — American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Texas A&M University,
    College Station TX, USA
    20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments: ASCE Earth & Space 2026

    Sunday

    — The Planetary Society,
    Washington DC, USA
    Annual advocacy event that connects space advocates with their members of Congress in Washington D.C.

    Monday

    — Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Yildiz Technical University,
    Istanbul, Türkiye
    Planned topics include star and constellation myth and imagery; modern and ancient astronomy of China, India, Central Asia, West Asia,...
  • Friday

    — International Space Day,
    Worldwide
    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space...

    Sunday

    — European Geosciences Union,
    Vienna, Austria
    Includes Lunar Session for discussion of the latest advancement in lunar science, exploration and sustainable utilization, including the deep interior,...
    Free – €765

    Monday

    — International Astronomical Union (IAU),
    Hong Kong, China
    The Asia Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meeting is a highly anticipated gathering that convenes astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts...

    Monday

    Tuesday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Commercial Space Federation (CSF), Space Force Association, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), Lockheed Martin, ISS National Laboratory,
    Washington DC, USA
    Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery

    Monday

    Tuesday

    — von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics,
    Brussels, Belgium
    Organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (Aeroacoustics 2026) is the premier international...
    €475
  • Tuesday

    — Space Resources Roundtable (SRR),
    Golden CO, USA
    As it has done since 1999, this conference will bring together world experts from space agencies, research organizations, academia, the...
    — International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Rwanda Space Agency (RSA),
    Kigali, Rwanda
    Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience. The conference will bring together the international community, space agencies, industry, government, academia...
    — South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), ZA Space, GMN Fairs, Hauweng, Advanced Business Events,
    Pretoria, South Africa
    Expecting 300 exhibitors, 500 companies, 25 countries, 3,000 B2B (business to business) meetings

    Thursday

    Tuesday

    Monday

    — Spaceland, Italy, Space Summits,
    Rome, Italy
    Meeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...

    Thursday

    — SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India),
    New Delhi, India
    Theme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship, legal aspects, lunar exploration....
    $100 – $275
  • Sunday

    — International Astronomical Union (IAU), International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life - The International Astrobiology Society (ISSOL),
    Paris, France
    Those in fields of chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics are invited to explore the origins of life and habitability...

    Monday

    — Purdue University,
    West Lafayette, Indiana
    Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space...
    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...
  • Saturday

    Sunday

    Monday

    Sunday

    — Small Satellite Conference, others,
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
    ~5,000 attendees expected; student discount on registration fee; winners of student competition receive up to US$10,000
    $1000
  • Monday

    — Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce,
    San Antonio TX, USA
    Highlighting the role of Texas in the commercial space economy, innovators, investors, contractors and NASA reps will participate in immersive...
  • Sunday

    — World Space Week Association,
    Worldwide
    Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space...

    Monday

    Saturday

    — International Observe the Moon Night Organization,
    Worldwide
    For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best...

    Sunday

  • Monday

    Sunday

    Monday

  • Monday

    — American Geophysical Union (AGU),
    San Francisco CA, USA
    Save the date for future Annual Meetings: December 7-11, 2026 | San Francisco December 13-17, 2027 | Washington, D.C. December...
  • Sunday

    — American Astronomical Society (AAS),
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
    At Salt Palace Convention Center.

    Monday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL, United States
    AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.
  • Tuesday

    — United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA),
    Mars Orbit
    UAE Hope Orbiter, studying Mars atmosphere and climate, reaches 6 full years / enters 7th year in Mars orbit today;...
  • Monday

    — Yuri's Night,
    Worldwide
    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first...
  • Friday

    — International Space Day,
    Worldwide
    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space...
  • Tuesday

    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...
  • Tuesday

    — International Astronomical Union (IAU),
    Rome, Italy
    International Astronomical Union will post a dedicated website "soon". The General Assembly is held every 3 years for astronomers worldwide...

    Sunday

    — Small Satellite Conference, others,
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
    $1000
  • Sunday

    Monday

  • Monday

    — World Space Week Association,
    Worldwide
    Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space...
  • Monday

    — American Geophysical Union (AGU),
    Washington DC, USA
    Save the date for future Annual Meetings: December 13-17, 2027 | Washington, D.C. December 11-15, 2028 | San Diego
  • Monday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL, United States
    AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.
  • Wednesday

    — Yuri's Night,
    Worldwide
    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first...
  • Friday

    — International Space Day,
    Worldwide
    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space...
  • Sunday

    — American Astronomical Society (AAS),
    Madison WI, USA
    At Monona Terrace.
  • Thursday

    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...
  • Sunday

    — Small Satellite Conference, others,
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
    $1000
  • Friday

  • Wednesday

    — World Space Week Association,
    Worldwide
    Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space...
  • Monday

    — American Geophysical Union (AGU),
    San Diego CA, USA
    Save the date for future Annual Meetings: December 11-15, 2028 | San Diego
  • Thursday

    — Yuri's Night,
    Worldwide
    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first...
  • Friday

    — International Space Day,
    Worldwide
    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space...
  • Friday

    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...
  • Sunday

    — Small Satellite Conference, others,
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
    $1000
  • Thursday

    — World Space Week Association,
    Worldwide
    Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space...
  • Wednesday

    — American Astronomical Society (AAS),
    National Harbor MD, USA
    At Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
  • Friday

    — Yuri's Night,
    Worldwide
    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first...
  • Friday

    Worldwide
    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space...
  • Saturday

    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...