• UN COPUOS Legal Subcommittee (LSC) Meeting

    Vienna, Austria

    65th session of the UN COPUOS Legal Subcommittee (LSC). Informal meetings and consultations are expected to take place on April 13-14 and April 23-24, surrounding the main session dates. Key lunar issues to be addressed include resources and information-sharing. Sessions focus is on international space governance, including space safety, sustainability, […]

  • AIAA Defense Forum 2026

    Laurel MD, USA

    AIAA secret / NOFORN event covering the strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and defense community.

  • 30th Annual Design / Build / Fly Competition

    Wichita KS, USA

    Applied Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Design Engineering and Flight Test Technical Committees of AIAA all pitch in to call forth enthusiastic creativity from the next generation. College-student teams will design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of an unmanned, electric powered, radio-controlled aircraft which can best meet the specified mission profile. […]

  • Planetary Society’s Day of Action

    Washington DC, USA

    Annual advocacy event that connects space advocates with their members of Congress in Washington D.C. Training 13:00-17:00 Sunday Apr 19. Congressional meetings Monday Apr 20. Anyone age 18+ with USA address can register, under 18 must be accompanied by parent / guardian; Planetary Society membership required (can be added at […]

    US$30 – US$54
  • 24th IAA Humans In Space Symposium

    Montecatini, Italy

    A platform for a fruitful discussion of fundamental problems and practical issues, exchange of research results and ideas in space biology and medicine, including: – Analogue Environments – Isolation – Astrobiology – Artificial Intelligence – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary – Challenges of Future Spaceflights – Circadian Rhythm – Commercial Spaceflight / […]

    €100 – €700
  • BeyondHubble: Revisiting the Hubble Sequence Across Cosmic Time

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    A meeting revisiting the Hubble Sequence 100 years on: Linking the morphological evolution of galaxies across cosmic time. Invited Speakers: Angela Adamo (Stockholm University) Oscar Agertz (Lund University) Michele Cappellari (University of Oxford) Andrei Kravtsov (University of Chicago) Sharon Meidt (Ghent University) Lamiya Mowla (Wellesley College) Vadim Semenov (CfA) Adrianne Slyz (University of Oxford) Takafumi Tsukui (ANU) […]

  • AIAA Los Angeles Section Town Hall Meeting: James Webb Space Telescope

    Lomita CA, USA

    Origins, Development, Operation and Lessons Learned from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope with Jonathan Arenberg, Northrop Grumman Fellow and Chief Mission Architect for Science and Robotic Exploration, Fellow of the International Optics and Photonics Society, SPIE, and an Associate Fellow of AIAA. In-person at 17:30 PDT at Lomita Library (Don […]

  • Annual EarthSpace Webinar

    Online

    Exploring the intersection of space innovation and planetary stewardship, from 12:00-14:00 EDT / UTC-4; no cost but registration required at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2yLblO6EqWkVLaCtst5oMSbSdwDAq3_WiuUW5fMOwStqb2Q/viewform

  • Webinar: IAF Materials and Structures Committee

    Online

    Moderator Elizabeth Barrios of Blue Origin welcomes panelists from ArianeGroup, DGLR, Sapienza University of Rome, Women in Aerospace, and CSEM at 15:00-16:00 CEST | 13:00-14:00 UTC | 09:00-10:00 EDT | 06:00-07:00 PDT. Webinar is to explore and assess recent advancements in space structures, structural dynamics, and materials, particularly in relation […]

  • Next Generation of Io Science Workshop

    Laurel MD, USA

    The goal of this workshop is to bring together interdisciplinary scientists to discuss outstanding science questions about Io -- the most volcanically active world in the Solar System, yet fundamental questions persist regarding its origin, evolution, present-day activity, dynamic atmosphere, and its complex interactions with the rest of the Jovian […]

  • Results from Early CLPS Deliveries and Upcoming CLPS Exploration Activities

    Online

    This online-only Lunar Surface Science Workshop (LSSW), each day 11:00-17:00 EDT | 15:00-21:00 UTC | 05:00-11:00 HST, will share results from the first NASA CLPS missions, provide updates on upcoming deliveries, and discuss lessons learned. Breakouts will gather community input on future lunar measurements and technology demos to support the […]

  • Venture Café: Launching Innovation from Arizona to Space

    Phoenix AZ, USA

    With David Ariosto and reps from Rocket Lab, Paragon Space Development, Space Rising and more. 16:30-19:00 MST at 850 PBC, 850 North Fifth Street. Mentor Hours with Robert Walker, Technology and Community Director at University of Advancing Technology, Tempe. Speakers on Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, more. No charge but registration required.

  • Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Elite VIP Tour

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    Exclusive all-day tour begins at 09:00 EDT with a knowledgeable space expert as guide. Includes: Admission and parking, iconic attractions including Rocket Garden, Deep Space Launch Complex, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Spaceport KSC ride, Shuttle Launch Experience ride, bus tour behind NASA’s gates including (depending on launch schedule) outside of Vehicle Assembly Building / views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A […]

    US$175
  • From Earth to the Universe: At Robinson Planetarium

    Adrian MI, USA

    In honor of Astronomy Month, celebrated around the Earth, this full-dome planetarium program takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the […]

  • Doc Waller’s Earth & Space Report with Richard Luecke

    Online

    Award-winning astronomical artist Dick Luecke will show Moon, planets, nebulae and galaxy sketching; via Zoom at 19:00 EDT | 23:00 UTC | 13:00 HST. Richard Luecke is with the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club (GAAC). Meeting ID 895 264 5644 Passcode 634305 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8952645644?pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&omn=86806605028 https://app.zoom.us/wc/8952645644/join?omn=86806605028&ref_from=launch&pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&_x_zm_rtaid=lUlq0F1PSJynN5z7K7lXlw.1776742760095.605e9b0a3fc09289daa7f7adcd2bd7c9&_x_zm_rhtaid=354&fromPWA=1 One tap mobile +16469313860,,8952645644#,,,,*634305# US +19294362866,,8952645644#,,,,*634305# US […]

  • 21st Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems & Technology (ASAT) Conference

    Irvine CA, USA

    To bring together seasoned and new engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, academia and students, to exchange ideas, review achievements and plan new directions. At University of California, Irvine (UCI), Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, 08:00-18:15 PDT. Co-sponsored by AIAA Orange County and San Gabriel Valley Sections.

    US$40 – US$99
  • The Drive to Fly: Finalists Award Ceremony

    Daytona Beach FL, USA

    Art competition to encourage future STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) leaders, judged by Astronaut Nicole Stott and others, has been on display and judged, and awardees will be celebrated. RSVP to support Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. At Starry Night Gallery, 230 S Beach St, 18:30-20:00 EDT.

  • Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2026)

    Dayton OH, USA

    Speakers include Bhavya Lal and Clive Neal, to bring together visionary engineers building the hardware, policymakers writing the standards, and agency leaders deploying the capital. When NASA, the DOE, the DOW and the commercial aerospace sector need to align on the future of space power, they do it here. At […]

  • Space Weather Workshop: Space Weather & Society: Transforming Services & Science to Meet User Needs

    Boulder CO, USA

    Meeting annually since 1996, industry, academia, and government explore impacts of space weather on modern technology, including communications, navigation, spacecraft operations, human space exploration, aviation, space traffic coordination, and electric power systems. Discussions will also focus on the most pressing needs for operational services, guiding future research and the development […]

    US$50 – US$500
  • Shaping the Space Frontier: A Hands-On Simulation

    Phoenix AZ, USA

    From 09:30-15:00 MST for an "immersive, limited-capacity session" for Arizona Space Congress delegates, deploying a real-world simulation of strategic decision-making for the emerging space economy. At Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona, in downtown Phoenix. The program is intentionally designed around the Mobilization Method, an applied framework developed to move delegates […]

  • Space Tank Arizona and Arizona Space Congress

    Phoenix AZ, USA

    Space Tank hope to ignite innovation in space by having entrepreneurs / inventors / designers / engineers describe their start-up business, for the purpose of receiving support including grants, with awards and opportunities going to those offering the best solutions to address space challenges. In conjunction with the Arizona Space […]

    $125
  • Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium – LSIC 2026 Spring Meeting

    Online / Washington DC, USA

    Theme Accelerate the Pace: Touch Down, Power Up, and Explore! focuses on urgency for lunar infrastructure technology efforts, inviting discussions on how we can accelerate progress together. No cost for Online attendance; US$150-220 for in-person (April 28 at Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, USA; April 29-30 at […]

    Free – US$220
  • Ground Control #3: Space and the A.I. Revolution

    Oslo, Norway

    Arnt-Børre Salberg is the guest at 17:00-20:00, Mesh Youngstorget, Møllergata 6, Oslo. He and his team have built THOR since he gave a talk on artificial intelligence and Earth observation from space at Spaceport Norway in 2017. The Norwegian Computing Center was already well ahead in this research — but […]

  • NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum

    Online

    "Learning from Experiences, Achievements, and Resolution Navigation" -- Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA goals via networking, information exchange, and collaborative learning. By invitation to those affiliated with a NASA-funded SmallSat mission.

  • Webinar: From Stage to Weightlessness – The Making of PARABOLES

    Online

    Co-Hosted by The AIAA Gravity Dependent Science and Technology Technical Committee (GDST-TC), formerly the Microgravity Space Processes Technical Committee (MSP-TC). Natasha Tsakos shares the story of Space Wonders: the first theatrical company for space, and PARABOLES, a fully choreographed performance in microgravity currently in preparation for flight. Tsakos is a director, […]

  • Opportunities for On-Orbit Computing

    Washington DC, USA

    Conversations with industry and government leaders on building, powering and managing data infrastructure in space followed by a networking reception. 15:00-19:00 EDT. With FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz, Commercial Space Federation President Dave Cavossa, reps from Star Catcher, Planet, Overview Energy, Voyager Technologies, The Aerospace Corporation, Technology Strategy Partners […]

  • International Space Day

    Worldwide

    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.

  • 24th AstroDay

    Hilo HI, USA

    Family-friendly free event, 10:00-16:00 HST at Prince Kūhiō Plaza shopping center, to educate and entertain about astronomy and space, with >30 organizations hoping to inspire next-generation science and technology leaders. Booths / tables may have a solar telescope for safely viewing the Sun surface, hands-on robotics activities, info on how […]

  • GEOINT Symposium 2026

    Aurora CO, USA

    Includes sessions on The Space Economy, SATCOM, Fusing Space / Air / Surface Sensing. Expecting 4,000+ attendees. Special attention to students and young professionals. At Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Boulevard.

  • Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2026)

    Hong Kong, China

    More than 570 abstracts were received, 14 plenary and 51 invited speakers span 9 themes, and 58 early career astrophysicists have received travel grants for this Asia Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meeting, a highly anticipated gathering that convenes astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts from countries across the Asia Pacific […]

    HKD2000 – HKD3000
  • European Geosciences Union General Assembly EGU26

    Vienna, Austria

    Includes Lunar Session for discussion of the latest advancement in lunar science, exploration and sustainable utilization, including the deep interior, subsurface structure, surface morphology, up to atmospheric dynamics and the solar wind interaction. Online attendance also offered, with no charge for students and those from certain countries.

    Free – €765
  • Luxembourg Space Resources Week 2026

    Luxexpo, Luxembourg

    Hosted annually in Luxembourg, Space Resources Week is organised by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). The event brings together space agencies, industry leaders, researchers and early-stage […]

  • 4S Symposium (Small Satellites Systems and Services)

    Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy

    Authors are invited to contribute to this year’s theme Swarming the Skies, Soaring Beyond: from VLEO to Deep Space. As in the tradition of the 4S Symposium, the selected papers will be discussed in a dedicated session on the first day of the event. The programme will also cover technical sessions, […]

  • 2nd Canadian Space Launch Conference

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    With theme Building a Spacefaring Nation, expects ~400 attendees with added technical content track; at Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

  • Space Economy Summit Europe 2026

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Confirmed speakers include Pete Worden, representatives of ESA, Voyager, US State Department, Primo Capital Space Fund and President of the Portuguese Space Agency. At Feira Internacional de Lisboa, R. do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisboa

  • C4ISR Global and Space Operations Summit

    London, United Kingdom

    13th Annual General Meeting for the Global Intelligence, Space, and C4 Community, at Hilton London Syon Park, and for the first time including a dedicated Space Operations Summit alongside the main programme.

  • Registration Due: Space Explorers Club

    Online

    Monthly online aerospace talks with Astronauts and industry leaders; limited to 30 members. Talks begin May 9 and run through March 2027. Benefits Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Program now in its 6th year and includes: Bill Nelson, Clay Anderson, Chris Cassidy, Tim Duquette, Peter Smith, Derek Lang, Susan Helms and a […]

    US$999
  • GEGSLA 14th Operational Meeting

    Online

    Global Experts Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities continues discussions on ongoing workstreams and priorities related to the sustainable exploration and use of the Moon, with focus on expert dialogue, coordination, and long-term strategic planning for responsible lunar activities. 15th Operational Meeting: September 16, 2026 16th Operational Meeting: December 16, 2026

  • Orbital Edge Accelerator Networking Reception

    San Mateo CA, USA

    A one-of-a-kind program in the space industry connecting private capital, International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory–provided access to orbit, and a world-class expert ecosystem to build and accelerate businesses in low Earth orbit. 18:00-20:00 PDT. No cost to attend; registration required. Other dates available; see schedule. https://orbitaledgeaccelerator.com/  

  • International Institute of Space Law (IISL) Spring Space Law Symposium

    Online

    Organized with the support of the Amsterdam Space Law & Sustainability Centre and Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC), the Symposium will examine the extent to which the existing international legal framework governing outer space is capable of accommodating rapid technological and operational developments. 10:30-16:00 CEST | 08:30-14:00 UTC | […]

  • Meet Astronaut Steve Frick

    Kennedy Space Center FL, USA

    Pilot, space shuttle Atlantis (STS-110); Commander, space shuttle Atlantis (STS-122). Astronaut Encounter and autograph sessions free with admission; can purchase Chat With an Astronaut.

  • 3rd ESA Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum

    Seville, Spain

    ESA CommEO brings together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the Earth observation ecosystem. Discover the latest market trends through keynote sessions, engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, and explore cutting-edge solutions from exhibitors. With dedicated matchmaking opportunities, ESA CommEO is designed to spark collaboration and accelerate commercial growth. At Hotel Meliá […]

  • Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE) 2026

    Singapore

    Global companies, investors, and policymakers come together to explore how space technologies are being commercialised — and what it takes to translate capability into adoption, ROI, and growth. At Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

  • 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 […]

  • AIAA Los Angeles Section Annual Awards Dinner 2026

    Los Angeles CA, USA

    Keynote speaker TBA. Awards for Technical Excellence, Best Paper, Membership Advancement, James Wertz Scholarship and other awards will be featured. 17:00-22:00 PDT, Cambria Hotel LAX, 199 Continental Blvd. Online presence available.

    Free – US$70
  • Inside the Dome

    Washington DC, USA

    Subjects on the agenda include: The New Age of Missile Defense, The Hype for Hypersonics, Space-Based Interceptors, Connectivity and Comms, Command and Control, The role of the Golden Dome Caucus. At Waldorf Astoria.  

    Free – US$999
  • 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.

  • 2026 American Rocketry Challenge National Finals

    The Plains VA, USA

    At Great Meadow equestrian center and conservation park. Student teams who have designed, built and launched their rockets into the Top 100 will compete for the title of National Champion and have a chance to represent the USA at the International Rocketry Challenge, whether held at the Farnborough Air Show […]

  • Meet Astronaut Norm Thagard

    Kennedy Space Center FL, USA

    Mission Specialist, space shuttle Challenger (STS-7); Mission Specialist, space shuttle Challenger (STS-51-B); Mission Specialist, space shuttle Atlantis (STS-30); Payload Commander, space shuttle Discovery (STS-42); Researcher, Soyuz TM-71 / Mir 18. "Astronaut Encounter" and autograph signing included with admission; can purchase "Chat with an Astronaut." Licensed physician; former Marine Corps Reserve […]

    US$62 – US$77
  • IAU Symposium 405: Traversing the Galactic Center in Space and Time

    Brno, Czech Republic

    Galactic Center of the Milky Way is instrumental in mapping and understanding galaxies since it is the closest galactic nucleus to us. At Brno Observatory and Planetarium, Kraví hora 522/2. Despite many detailed, multiwavelength studies of the central regions of our Galaxy, we still have many open questions concerning its […]

    €350
  • Talk: Telescopes on the Moon, the Future of Astronomy

    Online

    Prof. Joe Silk to discuss the Moon as the next great frontier for astronomy. Terrestrial telescopes are facing a crisis as our night skies become increasingly crowded and bright. The solution? Looking upward—and staying there. Join IAU Commission C2 (Communicating Astronomy with the Public) on 19 May 2026 for a fascinating […]

  • 2026 ASCEND Conference: Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration and New Discovery

    Washington DC, USA

    Commercial Space Policy Summit runs concurrently with ASCEND visionary sessions, inspiring speakers, and a community spirit that welcomes everyone who loves space. Emphasis on 5 space areas: economy, law, exploration, technology, security. At the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. This year's Policy and Law programming is more relevant than […]

    US$100
  • CYSAT

    Paris, France

    Annual international conference dedicated to cybersecurity for space and satellite systems, bringing together satellite operators, space agencies, manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and policymakers to discuss threats, regulations, and best practices for securing space infrastructures. Expecting 1,000+ attendees this year with 80+ speakers and 60+ exhibitors. The event focuses on practical, operational […]

    €50 – €500
  • Abstracts Due for AIAA SciTech Forum

    Online

    To be held Jan 11-15 2027 in Orlando FL, USA, expecting 6,000+ attendees from 46+ countries. Presentations and papers can be an effective way to hone scientific and technical ideas, introduce your work to aerospace colleagues, and refine your research questions. Present at AIAA SciTech Forum to gain expert feedback […]

  • Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP Conference 2026)

    Yerevan, Armenia

    Theme "Democratizing Astronomy Communication in the era of accessible Artificial Intelligence" will bring together astronomy communicators from around the world, both online and in-person in Armenia. At Ani Plaza Hotel. Conference dinner will be at Voskevaz Winery. Special visit to be made to Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory. Pre- and post-conference tours […]

    Free
  • NASA News Conference on Moon Base Plans

    Online / Washington DC, USA

    At 14:00 EDT | 18:00 UTC | 08:00 HST, NASA personnel including Administrator Isaacman will discuss plans and progress toward a sustained presence on the lunar surface, a Moon Base. Speaking at NASA Headquarters, leadership will discuss program progress, including new industry partners and mission plans. Subject matter experts will […]

  • Applications Due: Orbital Edge Accelerator Funding

    Online

    Founders and startup teams: The window to secure a distinctive advantage in the space economy is closing. The 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator connects high-potential ventures with $500,000–$750,000 in private capital, expert mentorship, and access to space-based testing—alongside eligibility for a $100,000 non-dilutive Boeing-funded prize. Backed by Context Ventures, Cook Inlet […]

  • 2026 SmallSat Europe: Decoding Europe’s Smallsat Ascent

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Expecting 2,000+ attendees, 225+ presenters, 200+ exhibitors at RAI Convention Centre, with business, defense and technical tracks, as well as Space Generation Advisory Council SGAC Young Professionals Forum.

    €66 – €346
  • 32nd AIAA / CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2026

    Brussels, Belgium

    Organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (Aeroacoustics 2026) is the premier international forum dedicated to aeroacoustics research and innovation. The AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2026 continues to be the leading international platform for the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge in the field […]

    €475
  • Webinar: Securing a Cislunar Future: Markets, Minerals, and Momentum

    Online

    13:00 EDT | 17:00 UTC | 07:00 HST; Featuring: Andrew Aldrin, Program Coordinator, Masters of Space Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Hoyt Davidson, Founder & Managing Partner, Near Earth LLC | Chris Salvino, CEO & Founder, Lunar Helium-3 Mining | Jack Gregg, Adjunct Professor & Author | moderator Courtney Smith, […]

  • 3rd SPEXA Space Business Expo

    Tokyo, Japan

    "Bridging Japan and the World's Space Business", visitors are invited to discover innovations, network, collaborate, and get educated about the latest advancements in space. At Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), located at 3-11-1 Ariake, Kōtō-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, in the Ariake Minami district of Tokyo Waterfront City (Odaiba area). […]

  • Lunar Surface Power Transmission Workshop

    Online / Washington DC, USA

    Online from 11:00-16:00 EDT | 05:00-10:00 HST | 15:00-20:00 UTC, will feature presentations and panels with speakers from academia, industry, nonprofit and government. Agenda and registration available here: https://lsic.jhuapl.edu/Events/Agenda/index.php?id=63600027

  • Lunar Surface Science Workshop – 2026 Artemis Update

    Online

    11:00-17:00 EDT | 08:00-14:00 PDT | 05:00-11:00 HST -- NASA updates will highlight the stunning triumph of Artemis II, as well as progress across the many teams working to achieve lunar surface science and exploration objectives. Presenters will share developments in hardware, operations, and training concepts underway across the agency […]

  • Nominations Due: AIAA Honors & Awards

    Online

    Six Premier Awards, a dozen Technical Excellence Awards, Lectureship, Service and Publication Awards, and more -- all nominations are due online today by 23:59 EDT, with references due July 1.

  • Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP) Online Meeting: Limits of Terrestrial Life and the Probability of Growth on Mars

    Online

    This meeting is to provide information to NASA so it can develop a prioritized list of factors that contribute to the potential release of terrestrial bioburden on the Mars surface and the likelihood of microbial survival and replication. Quantitative and qualitative guidance on individual and multiple growth-limiting/growth-promoting conditions are needed […]

  • 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference

    London, United Kingdom

    1–3 June will involve solicited technical paper presentations at The Royal Aeronautical Society in London, UK, followed by an advanced materials seminar on 4–5 June, hosted by The National Aerospace Library in Farnborough, UK and Heathcoat Fabrics Limited in Tiverton, UK.

  • Capitol Hill Briefing/Panel: Harnessing the Moon to Enable Mars

    Washington DC, USA

    10:00-11:30 ET at 2325 Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW; Members of Congress, congressional staff, policymakers, and the general public are welcome. Seats are limited; registration is required: https://harnessing-the-moon-to-enable-mars.eventbrite.com Experts will detail how NASA’s lunar surface plans should be developed in a manner that will advance the goal […]

  • IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026)

    Kigali, Rwanda

    Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience. The conference will bring together the international community, space agencies, industry, government, academia and NGOs, and representatives of non-space sectors involved in the climate change debate. All will converge in Kigali, Rwanda to present results, exchange ideas, debate roadmaps and discuss the future […]

  • Space Tech Expo USA

    Anaheim CA, USA

    4500 expected attendees are invited to discover the latest advancements in the space supply chain by connecting with over 350 companies who offer cutting-edge solutions, including electronics, materials, testing, components, and more. In this dynamic and fast-changing industry, there’s no better opportunity to meet face-to-face. At Hall A, Anaheim Convention […]

    Free – US$79
  • 26th Meeting of the 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 space private sector, the mining supply chain, the oil and gas industry, equipment manufacturers, and financial, policy, and legal experts to present innovative approaches in space resource identification, technology development, utilization, […]

  • Proposals / Capability Statements Due for NASA NextSTEP-3

    Online

    NASA seeks proposals by 17:00 EDT for Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) from USA institutions regarding vertical solar arrays, in situ resource utilization (ISRU) oxygen production systems, Stirling radioisotope generators, in-space manufacturing, and advanced nanomaterials production.

  • International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2026: Space For Us All

    McLean VA, USA

    This 44th Annual ISDC brings together visionaries in spaceflight, the NewSpace economy, and space settlement for 4 days of groundbreaking discussions and insights. A Moon Symposium will be Sunday, June 7, 10:00-18:00. Connect with NASA Astronauts including Harrison Schmitt, top space industry executives, researchers, engineers and academics shaping the new […]

    $95 – $600
  • 21st Annual Student CanSat Competition

    Monterey VA, USA

    Design-build-launch competition for space-related topics open to teams from universities and colleges. Teams must be able to design and build a space-type system, following the approved competition guide, and then compete against each at the end of two semesters to determine the winners. Rockets will be provided but teams are […]

  • Meet the Real Top Gun Maverick: Scott “Scooter” Altman

    Chicago IL, USA

    Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Top Gun with the real Maverick of NASA, Astronaut Scott “Scooter” Altman. Altman played a pivotal role in the iconic movie, performing many of the aerial stunts in the 1986 film Top Gun. Hear his firsthand tales from the movie and his real-life experience as […]

    US$150
  • Fly With An Astronaut

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    Astronaut Ken Cameron, Pilot or Commander for 3 Space Shuttle flights with 561+ hours in space, gives his personal account and reflects on his experiences, then engages in Q&A; part of a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tour that includes other locations, shows, transportation among them, and catered lunch. Includes […]

    US$200
  • Investor Events for Financial Analysts and Retail Investors

    Online

    About 125 financial analysts from 21 banks are scheduled to meet with SpaceX on June 7. On June 8, executives and bankers will pitch the IPO to investors. On June 11, SpaceX will host 1,500 retail investors, said Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen. Elon Musk reported wants to set aside […]

  • AIAA Aviation Forum 2026

    San Diego CA, USA

    The only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development and technology. At Manchester Grand Hyatt.

  • NASA Announces Artemis 3 Astronauts

    Houston TX, USA

    At 11:00 EDT | 15:00 UTC | 07:00 HST NASA will announce the Artemis III crew at a live press conference with mission update. It will take place at Johnson Space Center in Houston and will stream on NASA+ <https://plus.nasa.gov> and the NASA YouTube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/@NASA>. The four astronauts named will […]

  • Future of Nuclear Power Source Applications in Outer Space

    Vienna, Austria

    Focus on nuclear technologies to enable exploration missions to the Moon, Mars and the outer solar system, the workshop will also address the legal, regulatory, safety, and technical dimensions. 1992 Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space and 2009 Safety Framework for Nuclear Power Source […]

  • Canadian Astronomical Society Annual General Meeting (CASCA 2026)

    Montréal, Quebec, Canada

    We are delighted to invite you to the Canadian Astronomical Society's Annual General Meeting, CASCA 2026: MIL-ion Futures of Astrophysics, taking place from June 9-11, 2026 at the Université de Montréal's Campus MIL—a vibrant research hub at the crossroads of Montréal's scientific and cultural life. This flagship event will gather more than 300 astronomers, […]

  • EPRV x Solar Physics Workshop

    Online

    Online event of the Extreme Precision Radial Velocity (EPRV) Research Coordination Network will focus on synergies between EPRV and solar physics. 08:00-10:30 PDT | 16:00-18:30 UTC | 05:00-07:30 HST. The Extreme Precision Radial Velocity (EPRV) community aims to robustly detect temperate, Earth-mass planets orbiting nearby Sun-like stars via Doppler shift […]

  • ILA-Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition

    Berlin, Germany

    100,000 visitors expected for the largest aerospace trade show in Germany at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport. Space is a major segment of 300+ speakers and 750+ exhibitors from ~37 countries. The origins of this Internationale Luftfahrtausstellung (International Aeronautical Exhibition) date to 1909, making it the pioneer of all aerospace shows, according […]

    €19 – €499
  • Bryce Canyon Annual Astronomy Festival

    Bryce Canyon National Park UT, USA

    Held during the New Moon, included are nightly telescope viewing, astrophotography workshops, and speakers including Amber Straughn, NASA Goddard Communications Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. Free with park admission.

    US$20 – US$135
  • Insights in Space: Commercial Developments in Today’s Access to Space

    Singapore

    Axiom Space Chief Technology Officer, and Astronaut, Koichi Wakata will speak at Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road, from 09:30-11:30 Singapore Time. An Astronaut with over 33 years of experience in human space activities and a recognized leader in the global space community, Dr Koichi leads the expansion of Axiom Space's […]

  • Info Session: Falcon 9 upper stage impact into the Moon

    Online

    Session 9:00 PT (12:00 ET) to overview the Falcon 9 upper stage which is expected to impact the lunar surface on 05 August 2026. The upper stage is from the launch vehicle that launched the Hakuto-R Mission 2 lander and NASA's CLPS Blue Ghost-1 lander to the Moon. This impact […]

  • ExoPAG 34

    Online

    NASA’s Exoplanet Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) meetings are a vital platform where the science community can actively shape the future of exoplanet exploration. Online and at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green Street for attendees of the AAS meeting. By participating in the ExoPAG, you have the unique opportunity to […]

  • Global Space Enablers Network GSEN Net Connect #9

    Online

    20:00-22:00 HST | UTC 06:00-08:00 June 16 | New Zealand Time 18:00-20:00 June 16.  Learn from like-minded and passionate space enablers building their ecosystem and industry from different parts of the world. If you are interested in sharing your current space project (5 minutes) to the group during the session, […]

  • 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)

    Midland TX, USA

    IREC isn’t just a competition, it’s a launchpad for innovation and careers. This year, 175 teams have successfully applied and been accepted to participate in the 2026 IREC -- to push the limits of high-powered rocketry, applying classroom theory to real-world engineering challenges, and break new IREC records! The Experimental […]

  • ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City

    Cocoa Beach FL, USA

    Main ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers, space lovers and space fliers, including Astronauts Mike Baker, "Hoot" Gibson, Steven Hawley, Susan Kilrain, Mike Mullane, Nicole Stott, Norm Thagard. Saturday panel discussions theme: “Americans in Russian Spaceships” featuring Norm Thagard, Mike Baker and Hoot […]

    US$75 – US$400
  • European Lunar Symposium (ELS)

    Nancy, France

    Annual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers, engineers, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each year in a different European city, ELS provides a key forum for presenting cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations, and discussing Europe's role in the future of lunar exploration. We are excited […]

  • World Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit

    Rome, Italy

    Meeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will highlight particular areas of promising technological development, and support the unifying themes of all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science. Don't miss the unique workshop, "Shaping Future Eco-Friendly Habitats for Mars […]

  • NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum

    Online

    “Learning from Experiences, Achievements, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA goals via networking, information exchange, and collaborative learning. By invitation to those affiliated with a NASA-funded SmallSat mission.

  • Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Oslo, Norway

    Oslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required. Ground Control is for everyone who's curious about what's happening in space and why it matters. Whether you work in the sector or have never thought about it before — […]

  • 4th India Space Congress 2025

    New Delhi, India

    Theme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship, legal aspects, lunar exploration. 850+ participants expected from 36+ countries, for 215+ speakers in 44+ sessions. At Le Meridien.

    $100 – $275
  • Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026

    Los Angeles CA, USA

    Featuring technical discussions, mission updates, and topics such as asteroid characterization, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was last held in-person and online on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with in-person activities at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library in California, designed to bring together professionals, leaders and the […]

  • Exoplanets 6 Workshop

    Porto, Portugal

    Exoplanet research is experiencing exciting times. Space missions and cutting-edge ground-based instruments are continually uncovering new populations of planets and enabling their detailed characterization. Along with advancements in theoretical models, these discoveries are providing unprecedented insights into the processes of planet formation and evolution, while also revealing the interiors and […]

  • European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting; EAS2026

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    At Swiss Tech Convention Centre. Sessions include: Exoplanets and the Galactic Environment, Planet Formation, How to Deal with Interference from Satellite Constellations.

    ₣310 – ₣700
  • Asteroid Day 2026

    Worldwide

    UN-Sanctioned annual, global asteroid awareness program supporting thousands of independently organized events, providing educational resources; held on June 30, the anniversary of the Tunguska event in 1908 when a meteor air burst levelled about 2,150 km² of forest in Siberia, Russia.    

  • Early Bird Registration Due for IAC2026 Antalya, Oct 5-9

    Online

    "The World Needs More Space" is theme for this 77th International Astronautical Congress, being hosted in for the first time in Türkiye. Save up to 500 Euros on early registration. Turkish Airlines is officially associated and is offering discounts: https://iac2026.org/official-carrier   Use the code 004TKH26 for discount.

  • 4th Space Renaissance International (SRI) World Congress

    Online

    Online event held every 5 years, keynote speakers include SRI president Bernard Foing, Michelle Hanlon, Madhu Thangavelu, Frank White, Rick Tumlinson, Giuseppe Reibaldi. SRI is now an official Observer for UN COPUOS. Legacy of Gerard K. O'Neill space settlement concepts is of great relevance to SRI, and they advocate for […]

  • Interstellar University Conference

    Topeka KS, USA

    Hosted at the Kansas State Capitol Building, invited participants will advance the long-range vision of an Interstellar University in the Ad Astra State; email to learn more.

  • Webinar: Lunar Ledger | First Dataset Release

    Online

    Join Open Lunar Foundation, JAOPS/Dymon, and COSPAR for a milestone event marking the release of the first mission dataset on the Lunar Ledger platform. ​This webinar introduces the first lunar mission dataset to be made publicly accessible through Lunar Ledger, featuring data from the YAOKI rover mission flown aboard Intuitive Machines Mission 2. The release represents […]

  • IAU Symposium 407: Origins 2026

    Paris, France

    Those in fields of chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics are invited to explore the origins of life and habitability on Earth and beyond. The program will feature the latest discoveries in prebiotic chemistry, the evolution of early life, and habitability across the Solar System and exoplanets, as well as […]

  • Spacetide 2026: Unlocking Space for All Humanity

    Tokyo, Japan

    Featured speakers this year include Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa, Aarti Holla-Maini of UNOOSA; expecting 2,000+ participants from 35+ countries, with focus areas commercial space and cislunar economy. SPACETIDE seeks to provide a platform for global leaders across diverse industries to tackle shared challenges and co-create a sustainable […]

  • Origins 2026: IAU Commission F3 Astrobiology Meeting

    Paris, France

    Bringing together experts in chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics to explore the origins of life and planetary habitability on Earth and beyond. At Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle and Sorbonne Université.

    €110 – €620
  • Assises du NewSpace 2026

    Paris, France

    At the Centre des Congrès de la Villette; a forum to unite the French and European space community, promoting innovation, investment, and strategic dialogue. It supports France’s ambition to strengthen its position in the global space economy and helps align stakeholders around common goals for sustainable and competitive space development.

  • The 2nd International Symposium on Communication, Navigation and Aerospace (ISCNA 2026)

    Dalian, Liaoning, China

    This conference aims to gather leading scholars, industry experts, and technological pioneers from around the world to discuss the latest research achievements and technological trends in the fields of communication, navigation, and aerospace, providing an integrated platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and industrial practices.

  • Debris Disk Connections

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    A workshop highlighting the science of debris disks in Cambridge, after the successes of Victoria 2018, Budapest 2019, EAS 2021, Jena 2022 and Tucson 2024. Debris disks are the disks of dust, gas, asteroids and comets found around nearby stars. Their dust and gas components are readily detectable, providing a […]

  • Live Online Chat with Astronaut José Hernández

    Online

    Mexican-American engineer and NASA Astronaut José Hernández has a life story of perseverance. 18:00-19:00 EDT | 22:00-23:00 UTC | 12:00-13:00 HST. Born in 1962 to migrant farmworker parents, he spent his early years working in the fields and learned English at age 12. He went on to earn a Bachelor […]

  • Viking 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Hampton VA, USA

    10:00-16:00 EDT, in celebration of the first USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet, the Viking probe on Mars, July 20, 1976, at Virginia Air and Space Science Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road at NASA Langley, "Vikings", space industry professionals, and students will present public talks, poster sessions, and […]

  • International Moon Day (Annual)

    Global / Inter-Global

    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized / endorsed declaration by the United Nations since 2022.

  • Neil Armstrong Space Prizes to be Awarded

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space in the preceding decade are deemed the most consequential for humanity. Prize recipients to be announced on or before July 20, 2026.

  • 2026 NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF2026)

    Moffett Field, Santa Clara County CA, USA

    Hosted by SSERVI Central Team at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field CA, USA; online option available. The Forum will feature in-depth analyses of research targeting human and robotic exploration of the Moon and other planetary bodies. Attendees will hear updates and results from leading mission scientists and engineers, and […]

  • The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit

    Houston TX, USA

    Gathering top experts in Moon and Mars architectures, systems, science, human health, innovation, policy. July 21: Workshops and Tours. July 22-23: Plenary Sessions. At Rice University. Confirmed participants include Vanessa Wyche, Director of NASA Johnson Space Center; Shawna Pandya, Physician and Astronaut Candidate; Mike Gold, President of Civil & International […]

    US$161 – US$583
  • Discs on the Exe: From protostellar discs to debris discs and planets

    Exeter, United Kingdom

    In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Astrophysics Group at the University of Exeter, we are pleased to announce the international conference “Discs on the Exe”. The conference will cover observations and theory of circumstellar discs, ranging from the formation of discs during star formation, to the […]

  • International Conference on Astronomy and Space Sciences (ICASS 2026)

    London, United Kingdom

    The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it […]

  • Abstracts Due for 2nd European Interstellar Symposium

    Venice, Italy

    to be held December 2-4, 2026 in Venice, Italy. Interstellar space is not the domain of any one discipline. It demands insight from across the full spectrum of human knowledge, creativity, and professional practice. While this includes science, engineering, philosophy, communications, media, policy, and the arts, these are only examples. We […]

  • Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 23rd Annual Meeting (2026)

    Fukuoka, Japan

    From 02 to 07 August 2026, a few thousand geoscientists across diverse disciplines will gather at the 23rd annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society at the Fukuoka International Congress Centre, Japan.

  • International Space Summit Africa

    Pretoria, South Africa

    At CSIR International Convention Centre. Key topics are Earth Observation, Developing Space Tourism, Space Supply Manufacturing. Cultural tours are offered.

    R4,500
  • Innovators Symposium & Gala

    Houston TX, USA

    Includes presentation of the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence, activities for the new class of Astronaut Scholars, 2-day Technical Conference where Scholars present their research, Professional Expo, and Innovators Reception, Gala & After-Party. At Omni Houston Hotel, 4 Riverway.

    US$375
  • 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference

    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    40th Annual Small Satellite Conference expects ~5,000 attendees, will spotlight technologies driving constellation success and celebrate thousands of people whose vision and collaboration have propelled the industry forward over the past four decades. Student discount on registration fee; winners of student competition receive up to US$10,000.

    $1000
  • Ground Control #6 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Oslo, Norway

    Oslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required. Ground Control is for everyone who's curious about what's happening in space and why it matters. Whether you work in the sector or have never thought about it before — […]

  • Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC 2026)

    The Hague, The Netherlands

    A major European meeting on planetary science. Originally known as the European Planetary Science Congress, the first EPSC was held in Berlin in 2006. EPSC is the main dissemination platform for the European planetary science community and is the annual meeting of Europlanet. EPSC meetings cover the entire scope of […]

  • SpaceOps Workshop 2026

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    At Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC); Chair is Saeed Al Mansoori of MBRSC; Co-Chair is Gerard Galet of CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales) French space agency. No cost to attend.