• 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 forum dedicated to aeroacoustics research and innovation....
    €475

    Saturday

    — Full Moon,
    Moon Orbit
    22:46 HST // 08:46 UTC on May 31.
  • Monday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Apollo Basin, 153.99° W 41.63° S, Moon Surface
    Chang'E-6 mission is commemorated, having landed on this day in 2024, and returning the first-ever samples from the lunar farside to Earth.
    — Rocket Lab,
    Launch Complex 1, ~39°S, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Launch Electron / Venus probe: Independent mission to Venus developed by Rocket Lab and MIT to send tiny probe flying in atmosphere for 5 minutes at altitude 48-60...

    Tuesday

    — 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 and NGOs, and representatives of non-space sectors...
    — South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), ZA Space, Hauweng, Advanced Business Events,
    Pretoria, South Africa
    Expecting 300 exhibitors, 500 companies, 25 countries, 3,000 B2B (business to business) meetings
    — 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,...

    Thursday

    — American Astronautical Society (AAS),
    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...

    Friday

    Monday

    — Reuters Events,
    Washington DC, USA
    Expecting senior government and executives from NASA, Firefly, Blue Origin. Capped at 250 participants. At Marriott at the Metro Center.
    $849
    — Universities Space Research Association (USRA), Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
    Houston TX, USA
    Running until August 15, 10-week paid summer academy for analytical and laboratory skills in planetary sample science. At LPI, near NASA Johnson.
    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    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.

    Tuesday

    — Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA),
    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...

    Saturday

    Tuesday

    — Lunar Calendar,
    Worldwide
    New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible the beginning of the month and year...

    Sunday

    — European Lunar Sympsoium (ELS) Organizers, Open University, Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI),
    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...

    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 highlight particular areas of promising technological development,...

    Tuesday

    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. 850+ participants expected from 36+ countries, for...
    $100 – $275

    Saturday

    Monday

    — Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA), Observatoire Côte D'Azur, France,
    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...

    Tuesday

    — Asteroid Foundation,
    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...
  • Wednesday

    — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC), Interstellar University LLC,
    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.
    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
    Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory
    JAXA Hayabusa 2 mission to flyby S-type asteroid 98943 Torifune this month and rendezvous with asteroid 1998 KY26 in 2031, after returning samples from (162173) Ryugu to...
    — SpaceX,
    SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
    NET Q3 — Under US$77.5M NASA CLPS contract, IM 3rd mission using Nova-C, to Reiner Gamma ‘lunar swirl’ 7.5°N, 59.0°W with 4 NASA payloads: Lunar Vertex, CADRE, MoonLIGHT retroreflector, LUSEM; various private payloads.

    Saturday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Near-Earth Object (NEO)
    China asteroid sample return mission, to arrive at Kamo’oalewa today to collect at least 100 grams via anchoring-drilling, hover-sampling and touch-and-go techniques; planned to depart Apr 24,...

    Sunday

    — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Jul 5 — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC), Global / Inter-Global: SPC, publisher of Space Calendar and Lunar Enterprise Daily, observes 50 years since inception and looks towards the next 50 years of...
    — 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 on Earth and beyond. The program will...

    Monday

    — Sun-Earth,
    Global / Inter-Global
    Occurs 07:30 HST / 17:30 UTC; Earth aphelion is the point in its elliptical orbit where it is farthest from the Sun, occurring annually in early July;...

    Wednesday

    — European Space Agency (ESA), Centre National D’études Spatiales (CNES), Alliance NewSpace France,
    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...

    Thursday

    Friday

    Saturday

    — International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA Hawai'i), Space Age Publishing Company (SPC),
    Mountain View CA, USA
    At Computer History Museum with stellar participants from ILOA, IRG, SETI, NASA and more. 5 session themes: 21st Century Solar System Complete Exploration, Funding the Dream, Deep...

    Monday

    — University of Cambridge,
    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...

    Tuesday

    — Roscosmos State Corporation,
    Baikonur Cosmodrome, ~46°N, Kazakhstan
    NET July 14 - Crewed mission to International Space Station: Roscosmos Cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and NASA Astronaut Anil Menon. The trio will spend ~8 months...

    Thursday

    Friday

    Monday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    First Human mission to land on Moon in 1969; 1st steps by humans on another World taken by Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin;...
    — Farnborough International,
    Farnborough, United Kingdom
    At Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre; received 100,358 visitors from 114 countries in 2024.
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    First USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet commemorated today for its accomplishment 50 years ago; originally scheduled for July 4, landing was delayed until this...
    — 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 / endorsed declaration by the United Nations...
    — Purdue University,
    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...

    Tuesday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI),
    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...
    — Explore Mars Inc., Rice University,
    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.
    $161 – $583

    Thursday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    High Earth Orbit (HEO)
    NASA spacecraft in extended mission phase reaches 27th full year / begins 28th year of operations in space; instruments able to detect X-ray sources 100 times fainter...

    Sunday

    — American Astronautical Society (AAS), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
    AAS hosts, and AIAA co-hosts, specifically AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee. At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.

    Monday

    Wednesday

    Thursday

    — Comet 96P / Machholz,
    Worldwide
    Emanating from ~6km-wide comet with 5.3-year Solar orbit, visible in constellation Aquarius near star Delta Aquarii, fast, faint meteors peak on this night, best seen from the...
  • Saturday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
    NET Aug — CNSA to launch CE-7 mission which is planned to land at Moon South Pole to survey environment and resources with Relay Satellite, Orbiter, Lander...

    Sunday

    — Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS),
    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...

    Wednesday

    Wednesday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Heliocentric Orbit
    NASA craft surpasses another full year in space today, having launched Aug 12, 2018; probe came within ~6.16M km of the Sun on Dec 24, 2024 which...

    Monday

    Thursday

    — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
    Moon Orbit
    India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover were unsuccessful in lunar landing.

    Sunday

    — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
    Statio Shiv Shakti, 69.373°S 32.319°E, Moon Surface
    Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and Pragyan rover celebrated today after successfully landing on Moon in 2023; marking India as the 4th country to land on Moon, and 1st...
    — Small Satellite Conference, others,
    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...
    $1000

    Thursday

    — Full Moon,
    Moon Orbit
    With 93% of the Moon falling into Earth's umbral shadow, maximum eclipse 18:19 HST // 04:12 UTC on August 28, visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and...

    Sunday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment and its variability.
  • Tuesday

    Sunday

    — Europlanet,
    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...

    Saturday

    Monday

    — American Astronautical Society (AAS),
    Cleveland OH, USA
    Usually held in collaboration with NASA Glenn and Case Western Reserve University and usually held at the university.

    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 exhibits including lunar bases, launch systems, and...

    Tuesday

    — Sun-Earth,
    Worldwide
    14:02 HST (04:02 UTC); the Sun rises exactly in east traveling through sky for 12 hours, sets exactly in west; every place on Earth experiences a ~12-hour...

    Saturday

    Monday

    — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.
  • Thursday

    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 mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union...

    Monday

    Thursday

    Wednesday

    Saturday

    — Starlight Foundation,
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Celebration of science, art, music, exploration and the responsibility we share for the future of our species and our planet. Expected are Astronauts, Nobel laureates, pioneering scientists...
    — 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 time due to shallow angle of sunlight...

    Sunday

    — Hawai'i Space Grant Consortium (HSGC), University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy,
    Honolulu HI, USA
    STEM event to inspire students with hands-on activities and displays featuring rocketry, satellites, astronomy, meteorites, robotics and more. At University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/11/04/lacy-veach-day-2025/

    Monday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Roscosmos State Corporation,
    Mars Orbit
    European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another full year at Mars, launched 2016; craft continues collecting data on atmosphere, deployed Schiaparelli demonstration lander 19 Oct...

    Tuesday

    — Continental Exhibitions, Inc,
    NYC NY, USA
    Guided by an Advisory Board of leaders from SSPI, Axiom Space, Black Sky, Fidelity, Counco on Foreign Relations, Lockheed Martin, Empire Space, US Space Force; a US...

    Saturday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Mars Orbit
    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit around a planet other than Earth; launched...

    Sunday

    Monday

    — American Astronautical Society (AAS),
    Huntsville AL, USA
    Convene, connect, and collaborate at the 19th annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium! This year’s event will spotlight how bold ideas, emerging technologies, and new partnerships are...
  • Sunday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Shackleton Crater Ridge, Moon Surface
    NET Nov — CNSA CE-7 mission planned to land at Shackleton Crater Ridge near Moon South Pole region to survey environment and resources with Relay Satellite, Orbiter,...
    — Association of Space Explorers (ASE),
    Wenchang, Hainan, China
    Venue / exact date for Hainan, China -- TBC (to be confirmed); As the only professional association for astronauts, ASE supports the advancement of space exploration by providing...

    Monday

    — Sun-Earth,
    Nationwide USA
    Change clocks back 1 hour from Daylight Saving to Standard Time; does not include Hawai’i, Arizona (except the Navajo Nation), American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto...
    — International Astronomical Union (IAU), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ),
    Tokyo, Japan
    Coordinating Division Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage The IAU Symposium on Innovative Research and Techniques in Astronomy Communication will take place from November 2 to 6,...

    Wednesday

    — Secure World Foundation (SWF), Agência Espacial Brasileira (AEB),
    Brasília, Brazil
    At the National Museum of the Republic, the first SWF Summit in Latin America.

    Friday

    Wednesday

    — PT Napindo Media Ashatama, AIRNAV Indonesia,
    Jakarta, Indonesia
    At the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran. This event represents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant aerospace gatherings, connecting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors from around...

    Friday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO, multiwavelength craft surpasses another year of operations in space today, launched in 2004.

    Sunday

    Monday

    Tuesday

    — Global Network on Sustainability in Space (GNOSIS),
    Online
    GNOSIS promotes, coordinates and develops collaboration across the academic, defence, industrial and political sectors to understand and solve problems relating to the sustainable use of Space.
  • Tuesday

    — SpaceX,
    Starbase, 25.9°N, Boca Chica TX, USA
    SpaceX to launch Starship with Venturi Astrolab FLEX C rover from Starbase, Boca Chica TX. Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX-C) rover to launch to Moon South Pole...
    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface
    China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, Moon (43° N, 51.9° W), surpasses another full...

    Wednesday

    — Interstellar Research Group (IRG),
    Venice, Italy
    Hosted by The Venetian Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts in association with The Interstellar Research Group, the world’s experts in exoplanet research, advanced space propulsion, power,...
    — European Space Agency (ESA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft studying sun, surpasses another full year of operations in space today, launched 1995; discovered more...

    Thursday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    Adelaide, Australia
    Research papers are presented in a formal technical meeting atmosphere, and ideas are exchanged and programs discussed. Cash prizes given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place papers...
    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
    Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses another full year in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to Earth in 2020, and now in extended...

    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 11-15, 2028 | San Diego

    Thursday

    — European Space Agency (ESA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    European Space Agency (ESA) craft in Very Eccentric Elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black holes, mapping dark matter, surpasses next full...

    Monday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Guang Han Gong, 44.12°N 19.51°W, Moon Surface
    China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, surpasses another full year on Moon surface, landed...
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) surpasses another full year in space today; launched 2009, went into hibernation February 17, 2011...

    Wednesday

    Saturday

    — European Space Agency (ESA),
    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point
    ESA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today; now in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 billion stars; launched in 2013.

    Monday

    — Sun-Earth,
    Worldwide
    10:49 HST (00:49 UTC); the Sun reaches the point where it is farthest South of the celestial equator, marking the shortest day and longest night of the...

    Wednesday

    — Full Moon,
    Moon Orbit
    25:29 HST //  01:29 UTC on Dec 24.

    Friday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA-ASC),
    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point
    NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA-ASC infrared astronomy telescope surpasses next full year in space since launching on this day via Ariane 5 ECA rocket in 2021.
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Mars Orbit
    ESA spacecraft surpasses next full year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, mineralogy, geology, and to search for traces...
  • Friday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
    NET 2027 — CNSA to launch Long March 5 with Xuntian space telescope from Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N), China: Launch of Xuntian (Space...
    — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
    Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
    NET 2027 — ISRO to launch its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) with Chandrayaan-4 lunar lander from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India: Planned launch of Chandrayaan-4 mission for Moon...
    — Roscosmos State Corporation,
    Vostochny Cosmodrome, ~52°N, Russia
    NET 2027 — Roscosmos State Corporation, Launch Luna-26, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia: Roscosmos hopes to launch the Luna-Resurs O (Luna-Resurs Orbiter) to Moon polar orbit with 14 instruments for...

    Sunday

    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

    Wednesday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    Increasing space awareness and education, remembrances and events honor three Apollo 1 crew members lost in 1967 during a launch pad test: Command Pilot Virgil “Gus” Grissom,...

    Thursday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    Educational and ceremonial events held worldwide to advance space technology / education and honor 7 crew members killed in Shuttle accident 28 January 1986: Commander Francis R....

    Sunday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    American Artemis Return to the Moon For Good is underway, Mars attention and planning advancing, Outer Solar System search for life ongoing, and Interstellar craft on outgoing...
  • Monday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss in 2003: Commander Richard D. Husband, Mission Specialist Laurel...
    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Mars Orbit
    China Tianwen-1 orbiter reaches 6 full years / begins 7th year of operations in Mars orbit; Lander & Rover touched down ~3 months after this date at...