Space Calendar

Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-37
2025-10-28 09:14 - 13:14 (America/New_York) | SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA
29 Starlink satellites to LEO for space-based internet
1st stage, called Booster B1083, is scheduled to land on autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) named Just Read The Instructions (JRTI) and has had 14 previous successful launches and landings.

Technical Briefing with Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Joshua Kutryk, et al on ISS Studies
2025-10-28 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will hold a virtual media briefing to present four new Canadian scientific studies that are being conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who will be the next Canadian to go to the ISS, will talk about the concrete benefits of these studies for Canadians and how they will help shape the future of human exploration missions to the Moon and, one day, to Mars.
He will be accompanied by Valérie Gil, senior exploration scientist at the CSA, as well as the principal investigators of the four studies.
Media who wish to attend the briefing are asked to register by emailing the CSA’s Media Relations Office (asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca). A Teams link and instructions for the question period will be sent to journalists who are registered.
Joshua Kutryk, CSA astronaut
Valérie Gil, senior exploration scientist (CSA)
Jelena Brcic, principal investigator of C-STARS (University of the Fraser Valley). Media contact: Stacy.Kirpichova@ufv.ca
Robert S. Allison, principal investigator of Home-Base (York University). Media contact: egamulin@yorku.ca
Santiago Costantino, principal investigator of SANSORI-2 (University of Montreal). Media contact: j.cordeau-gazaille@umontreal.ca
Guy Trudel, principal investigator of SPA2 (Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa).Media contact: jganton@ohri.ca

Silicon Valley Space Week: MilSat Symposium
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-30 | Mountain View CA, USA
Sharing insights into space defense strategies and government-commercial collaboration.
At the Computer Science Museum, 1401 Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View CA, and in conjunction with Satellite Innovation on October 28-29.

Planetary Sample Science Seminar
2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online
Presentation by Lingzhi Sun of University of Hawaii: Remotely exploring the interior of the Moon.
Join with link here, scroll to today’s seminar: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series
Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities Supporting Science and Lunar Exploration, led by Dana Hurley at the Johns Hopkins University).
CASA Moon (Center for Advanced Sample Analysis of Astromaterials from the Moon and Beyond) is a research node of NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) established in 2023 to study the Moon’s geological evolution and resources.

2025 International Symposium on Women and Space: Women in Space and the Digital Economy of Space
2025-10-30 - 2025-10-31 | Hangzhou, China
The “Women and Space” International Symposium is a series of conferences organized by the Chinese Society of Astronautics. It aims to build a dialogue platform for women in aerospace, deepen international scientific and technological cooperation, and give full play to the key role of female scientific and technological talents in the construction of the aerospace field.
They will invite outstanding women from government agencies, domestic and foreign social organizations, research institutes, universities, and enterprises to share their achievements in the application of artificial intelligence in the aerospace field, and contribute to the high-quality development of the space economy and the development of scientific and technological talents.

Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 11-23
2025-10-30 13:06 - 17:06 (America/Los_Angeles) | SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
28 satellites to LEO for Starlink Internet system

Maunakea Moon Mountain Observing
2025-10-30 16:45 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Pohaku ~9,200 ft, Mauna Kea HI, USA
4:30 pm – Guests start driving to Hale Pohaku;
4:45 – 5:45 pm – Lecture;
5:58 pm – Sunset;
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Lunar Viewing
Directors from the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) will give a presentation on the series of Astronomy Moon Missions they are advancing – from Hawai`i to the Moon with Aloha. We will then provide guided Moon observations highlighting points of interest, including the location that ILOA landed its precursor mission in February 2024, and the two potential landing sites for their upcoming ILO-1 flagship mission to the lunar South Pole region – Malapert Summit and Mons Mouton. Both of these majestic Mountains on the Moon provide stellar vantage points from which to conduct observations and communications with the stars, Earth, and the future human lunar base buildout.
For more information on ILOA visit their website: https://iloa.org/

Presentation Proposals Due: 9th Global Moon Village Workshop and Symposium
2025-10-31 | Online
For event to be held Dec 3-4, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Moon Village Association (MVA) is a non-governmental organization that promotes international collaboration for the development of lunar exploration and utilization. The 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium will be hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA), alongside the 28th AIDAA International Congress and the 10th Council of European Aerospace Societies (CEAS) Aerospace Europe Conference, which will take place from December 1-4, 2025.
The annual MVA Workshop & Symposium is devoted to discussions of different aspects of lunar exploration and utilization. Each year it brings together Space Agencies, government, industry, policymakers and international experts to share progress, new ideas and relevant information to enable humanity’s permanent, peaceful and sustainable presence on the Moon.
The previous annual Workshops have been held around the world with the 2024 edition held in Luxembourg hosted by the Luxembourg Space Agency. In 2023 it was held in Japan and in 2022 in the United States

Registration Due for online attendance: 2025 Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC) Fall Meeting, to be held 5-6 Nov
2025-10-31 | Online
2025 LSIC Fall Meeting will focus on mission-driven technology guiding us to the Moon. Through the years, our community has planned and executed, and now it’s time to thrive! This Fall will be valuable to learn directly from core infrastructure technology providers, technologies in the pipeline for future missions, risk postures and mission readiness, and open community discussions as we begin establishing sustainable infrastructure on the Moon. In conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology, participants can look forward to dynamic panels, opportunities to partner, lightning talks, posters, tours, and more. No cost for online attendance; in-person registration $105. At Georgia Tech.

Nominations Due for American Astronautical Society Awards
2025-10-31 | Online
Awards include those named in honor of Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, Carl Sagan, Patti Grace Smith, Dick Brouwer and John F. Kennedy, awards for space entrepreneurship, life sciences, technology and flight, and for advancement of international cooperation, et al. Nominations are also accepted for AAS Fellows.

Launch Long March 2F/G / Shenzhou-21 Crew for Tiangong Space Station
2025-10-31 23:44 - 2025-11-01 01:14 (Asia/Shanghai) | Jiuquan Space Launch Center, ~41°N, Gansu, China
Shenzhou-21 crew member names likely to be announced the day prior to launch. After Shenzhou-21 three members arrive at Tiangong Space Station on this 10th crewed flight, Shenzhou-20 three-member crew will take 3-7 days to orient to the new arrivals before returning to Earth, possibly on November 5.
China has now surpassed its previous record of 68 launches in a calendar year.

Nominations Due: New Neil Armstrong Prize
2025-11-01 | Online
Nominations for individuals or teams to receive the inaugural prize will be accepted beginning in August through Nov 1, 2025; Prize recipients to be announced on or before July 20, 2026.

International Space Station, 25 Years of Continuous Human Occupation
2025-11-02 | Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Today marks 25 full years / start to 26th year of continuous Human occupation of ISS; first component Zarya launched Nov 20, 1998, occupation began Nov 2, 2000.

Standard Time (USA) Begins
2025-11-02 | Nationwide USA
Standard Time (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 Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.

36th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE)
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-08 | São Paulo, Brazil
Membership in ASE open to any astronaut who has completed one Earth orbit at altitude of at least 100km.

National Space Society Space Settlement Summit
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-04 | Orlando FL, USA
In conjunction with University of Central Florida Inaugural Space Week:
November 5-6 — The Economist’s 3rd Space Economy Summit;
November 7 — UCF 2nd Space Symposium

Jovian Icy Moons Workshop
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07 | Madrid, Spain
Features Scott Bolton of SwRI, Haje Korth of JHU, Claire Vallat of ESA, many others; at ESAC.

6th Symposium of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR): Space Exploration 2025: A Symposium on Humanity’s Challenges and Celestial Solutions
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07 | Nicosia, Cyprus
Will explore how space exploration and technology can offer solutions to current Earth problems, discuss ongoing and planned space programs, foster international collaboration. Features COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund. Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) global network for students and young professionals in the space sector will hold Pre-Symposium Weekend of workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Post-symposium will be Public Outreach and Education Weekend to inspire educators, students and the broader public via workshops and opportunities to engage directly with space scientists and other educators.

Discovery Series at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center
2025-11-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Washington DC, USA
SpaceNews / Jeff Foust will lead a discussion featuring space industry executives. Speakers include:
• John Thornton, CEO, Astrobotic
• Marshall Smith, CEO, Starlab Space
• Devon Papandrew, VP of Business Development, Stoke Space
• Wes Puckett, VP of Government Strategy, Apex
• Robert Braun, Space Exploration sector head, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
• Mike Gruss, Chief Content and Strategy Officer, SpaceNews
• Jeff Foust, Senior Staff Writer, SpaceNews

Southern Taurids Meteor Shower Peak
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05 | Worldwide
Known for fireballs in a swarm year such as 2025, they will have to compete with a Full Moon Nov 5. Appearing in the Constellation Taurus, they emanate from Comet Encke (2P). Traveling relatively slowly, ~27km / second, there may be 5-7 per hour. Southern Taurids are active Sep 20 – Nov 20, 2025.

Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council APSCC 2025
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-06 | Taipei, Taiwan
“Bringing Together Space” 26th annual APSCC gathering of the Asia-Pacific satellite and space community, particularly professionals to gain market insights, forge partnerships and facilitate business deals. 500+ attendees are expected, 130+ speakers. At Taipei Marriott Hotel.

Launch Ariane 62 / Sentinel-1D
2025-11-04 18:03 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Launch Area 4, ~5°N, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Advanced radar technology satellite to SSO

SFF Space Policy Town Hall
2025-11-04 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Space itself is vast, but space in these sessions is limited. RSVP to hold your spot.
Thank you in advance for your involvement and support as we shape the direction of our space policy to advance human settlement of space!

3rd Annual Space Economy Summit
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-06 | Orlando FL, USA
“Maximising Returns to Earth: The infinite potential of space”; In conjunction with University of Central Florida Inaugural Space Week:
November 3-4 — NSS 9th Space Settlement Summit;
November 7 — UCF 2nd Space Symposium

2025 Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC) Fall Meeting CANCELED
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-06 | Atlanta GA, USA
https://lsic.jhuapl.edu/Events/Agenda/index.php?id=636

Toward an international Earth-Moon network for joint seismic and impact flash monitoring of the Lunar impact
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-07 | Paris, France
At Université Paris Cité.
The workshop will evolve around a a single plenary session (oral presentations of 15 minutes, including
questions and transition) and with an additional poster session. In-person participation is strongly encouraged, and
remote participation will be restricted to those selected for oral presentation. There is no registration fee for the
workshop. A social event will be organized on Thursday, November 6th, with a participation fee and registration by
October 15th.
Registration must be done (50-person limit).

Planetary Sample Science Seminar
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online
Presentation by Thomas Kruijer of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Katie Goss of University of New Mexico: Interpreting lunar zircon chronology at the nano-scale. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series
Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities Supporting Science and Lunar Exploration, led by Dana Hurley at the Johns Hopkins University).
CASA Moon (Center for Advanced Sample Analysis of Astromaterials from the Moon and Beyond) is a research node of NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) established in 2023 to study the Moon’s geological evolution and resources.

Presentation on The Quiet Genius of George R Carruthers
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
David DeVorkin of the National Air and Space Museum discusses the life of George Robert Carruthers, PhD, from DeVorkin’s new biography, From the Laboratory to the Moon: The Quiet Genius of George R. Carruthers. Carruthers (1939-2020) invented the gold-plated Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph that was the 1st astronomical instrument on the Moon, placed there 21 Apr 1972 by Astronaut John Young during Apollo 16. Carruthers built his 1st telescope at age 10, received a science award for one he designed at age 15, and was awarded a patent at age 30 for an instrument to image radiation, providing 1st proof of interstellar molecular hydrogen. He spearheaded development of instruments for the Moon, Skylab, ARGOS, and 4 Shuttle flights. Carruthers received the President’s Medal for Technology and Invention. Join with Microsoft Teams Meeting ID 260 284 664 964 0 and Passcode Cd37Mz7z, or call 1-256-715-9946,,3786114# and use Phone conference ID 378 611 4#.
https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5970/From-the-Laboratory-to-the-MoonThe-Quiet-Genius-of
https://www.aip.org/history/book-spotlight-from-the-laboratory-to-the-moon-the-quiet-genius-of-george-r-carruthers-august-15-2025
https://historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/oral_histories/CarruthersGR/CarruthersGR_3-25-99.htm
https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4992/1

Launch Atlas V 551 / ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA)
2025-11-05 12:24 - 13:08 (America/New_York) | SLC-41 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA
ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA) communications satellite to be launched to Geostationary Transfer Orbit; ViaSat-3 is a series of three Ka-band satellites; Hawai’i Time for launch 17:24-18:08.

Lunar Development Cooperative calls for early investors
2025-11-06 | Online
Lunar Development Cooperative (LDC), New York City for-profit multinational public-private partnership proposed by Michael Castle-Miller, an attorney there, aims to enhance 1967 Outer Space Treaty by fostering egalitarian, peaceful and sustainable Moon economy; early investors can buy shares—starting at US$1—via global trading platform, be part of humanity’s lunar “holding company” with ≥51% equity held by private investors, ≤49% by sovereigns around the world; members pay fees based on market value of lunar rights to fund shared infrastructure, e.g. power stations and waste networks; robust rules ensure environmental protection, fair labor and competition, prioritize developing nations / indigenous groups for inclusive resource mining / development
