Steve Frick, Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander (STS-122) and Pilot (STS-110), describes his route to become an astronaut and personal accounts and experiences with Q&A, Space Shuttle Atlantis®...
$206
Monday
— Ejtemaat Events, International Outer Space Association (INTOSPASS),
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In2Space brings together global and regional leaders from both traditional and new-space sectors alongside experts in ground-based satellite infrastructure. The conference will feature insightful presentations, interactive workshops...
$200 – $1700
Tuesday
— China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
Jiuquan Space Launch Center, 41°N, Gansu, China
Spacecraft to be launched without crew to replace Shenzhou-20 craft docked at Tiangong Space Station but damaged by orbital debris and deemed unsafe for crew. Launch window...
— Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Moscow, Russia,
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, ~63°N, Mirny, Russia
Kathryn Hadler of European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) presents on In-Situ Resource Utilization, followed by Q&A. Will be recorded and later available at American Institute for...
To shape strategies for next 3 years and discuss progress of Strategy 2040. Director General Josef Aschbacher will present Elevating the Future of Europe Through Space proposal. Will...
Artemis 2 crew member Hansen will present his children's book in English and French at the Toronto Public Library, Cedarbrae branch, at 10:30 AM ET (UTC-5). Titled...
— Space Faculty, World Robot Olympiad, Aramco,
Marina Bay Sands / Sands Expo and Convention Centre
, Singapore
Introducing youth to artificial intelligence, virtual reality, space, robotics. Includes WRO 2025: International Final events; follows regional robot competitions worldwide, for many ages and skill levels.
Thursday
— Roscosmos State Corporation,
Baikonur Cosmodrome, ~46°N, Kazakhstan
Will take crew to the International Space Station: cosmonauts Commander Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Oleg Platonov, and NASA Astronaut Christopher Williams (a medical physicist on his 1st...
— Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI),
Naro Space Center, ~34°N, Goheung, Korea
Earth observation satellite to SSO for Korea Ministry of Science, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. In time zone UTC+9, launch is planned for window 12:54-13:14...
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA
Includes: Private bus tour behind NASA’s gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A and B. Plus, the...
Black Hole Deep Dive with Astronomer in Residence Devin Chu and 2 other black hole programs, plus hands-on activities for all ages; 09:00-16:00; US$4.50-9.50 (50% off today)
The northern hemisphere's autumn equinox on Mars marks the beginning of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere and coincides with the start of the planet's dust...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Wilcutt piloted Space Shuttle missions STS-68 and STS-79, and commanded STS-89 and STS-106. With over 1,007 hours in space on 4 missions, Wilcutt has received the NASA...
$77 – $121
— SpaceX,
SLC-39A, Kennedy Space Center FL, ~29°N, USA
Scheduled for 14:21 in French Guiana (UTC-3) (Hawaii Time 07:21, UTC-10), KOMPSAT-7 is for South Korea, the follow-up to KOMPSAT-3A, for Earth observation.
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Online
Media wishing to cover the events associated with the launch of the historic Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, must make an accreditation request....
Monday
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
Uncrewed 1st test flight for Gaganyaan orbital mission scheduled to occur before end of year, will carry fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster); Re-entering capsule will slow to 8m...
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface
Surpassing 5 full years on lunar surface, China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum,...
Guy Pignolet & Julien Leveneur to discuss the global Cake-O'Peace project to help advancement of our common objectives of space settlements. - October 4th, 2025 - -...
— American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
Sydney, Australia
Conference intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world except Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into AIAA North America Regions. Online component to...
— Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences,
Sendai, Japan
The International Conference on Space Robotics (iSpaRo) is a new conference aiming to provide a framework for scientists and industry experts to engage in fruitful discussions and...
Tuesday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Surpassing 30 full years of operations in space today, European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft continues studying the Sun, has also...
High-level industry forum exploring the potential opportunities of an advanced, long-term Lunar ecosystem. Join leading experts as they uncover the critical topics influencing the development of the Lunar...
AIAA Day of Giving to help raise US$100,000 for programs that inspire and prepare the next generation of aerospace leaders. Your support powers: Hands-on STEM programs like...
— Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL),
Laurel MD, USA
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses 11 full years in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to Earth in 2020, and now in extended...
— Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee,
Washington DC, USA
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, including Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz, to quiz Jared Isaacman on his plans and philosophy were he to be confirmed...
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...
€240 – €390
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Online
11:00-12:00 MST; Presentation by William Bottke of Southwest Research Institute - Boulder: New Views on Terrestrial Planet Formation and Early Lunar Bombardment. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by...
— United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), UK Space Trade Associations, Space Scotland, Scottish Enterprise,
Glasgow, Scotland
2,300+ expected to attend for 100+ speakers. Show features: investors forum, space law symposium. Focus on industry-government meetings. At Scottish Event Campus.
Free – £142
— Organzation for Space Medicine, Engineering and Design (OSMED),
Orange County CA, USA
"New Space Race, New Business, New Resilience" event with focus on Norway, the Nordics and Europe and how they can increase autonomy, business and capabilities in space....
Nkr6,875
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA
Includes: Private bus tour behind NASA’s gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views...
$190
— SpaceX,
SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, ~28°N, USA
Career event specializing in the space industry; 25 companies actively recruiting will exhibit, including large corporations, startups and government agencies, for positions including engineering and business professionals....
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA
Thomas "Tom" D. Jones flew on 4 space shuttle missions (STS-59, STS-68, STS-80, and STS-98), spending 53 total days in space and leading 3 spacewalks to install...
$77 – $121
Sunday
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Navigation system satellite intended to assist in urban canyons and mountainous areas because of inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit. "22" designation on H3 rocket indicates 2 engines on...
Monday
— Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee,
Washington DC, USA
Meet, engage, network with industry representatives, and discover the latest advancements from global space exploration pioneers. Industry, governments, regulators, investors, international space agencies and academics share knowledge...
22 plenary speakers are confirmed, and 200+ contributed abstracts are accepted. At Arizona State University. The symposium will cover all major topics on high-energy and particle astrophysics, cosmology,...
Tuesday
— ISS Partners (NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA and CSA-ASC),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
ISS Expedition 73 members Sergey Ryzhikov, Alexey Zubritsky and Jonny Kim planned to return to Earth today in Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 craft, landing in Kazakhstan.
— SpaceX,
SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, ~28°N, USA
Scheduled for 23:10-23:57 UTC+8, this is 3rd of 3 launches today in China, each from a different launch center. The 3B/E transports heavy communications satellites into geostationary...
— China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
Jiuquan Space Launch Center, ~41°N, Gansu, China
Scheduled for 11:40-11:56 UTC+8 from ~41°N via 2-stage orbital carrier rocket used mainly for LEO and SSO insertion, this will be launch 97 and will be either...
European Space Agency (ESA) craft surpasses 26 full years / begins 27th year in space today, launched 1999, in very eccentric elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming...
— CAS Space subsidiary of Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Jiuquan Space Launch Center, ~41°N, Gansu, China
Scheduled for Noon-12:15 UTC+8 on Kinetica 1 solid-propellant 4-stage light launch vehicle, 30m tall with fairing diameter 3.35m, able to send 4,000kg to LEO or 3,000kg to...
NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) Planetary Research Programs will host a webinar at 13:00 Eastern Standard Time to celebrate the accomplishments of Planetary Research over the last...
— Italian Space Agency (ASI), Fiera Roma,
Fiera di Roma, Italy
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPACE: "The future is not what it used to be" (Mark Strand) NSE, the benchmark event for the International Space Industry is back...
Thursday
— Roscosmos State Corporation,
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, ~63°N, Mirny, Russia
Scheduled for 17:00-18:00 UTC+3, Obzor-R is BRLK X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar for Earth observation and is designed by TsSKB-Progress for ground resolution of 500m. Since Kazakhstan charges...
— American Astronautical Society (AAS), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
College Station TX, USA
In cooperation with the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and sponsored by: Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering,...
$40
Friday
— China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)
Scheduled for 07:00-07:21 UTC+8, the launch from "China's Hawai`i" is of a medium-lift rocket using kerosene and liquid oxygen propellant; the Long March 12 is capable of...
Scheduled for 21:34 (with window open until 01:34), 27 satellites are headed to LEO for internet system. Booster Core B1093 will attempt its 9th landing, on barge...
12th GEGSLA Operational Meeting of 2025 will take place on Thursday, 12 December, from 15:00 to 17:00 Vienna time. Please register in advance using the link (the...
Dr. David Livingston interviews Manuel Cuba of Helix Space in Luxembourg. Since 2022, Helix Space is a Private Research Institution accredited by the Ministry of Economy of...
Surpassing 12 full years / starting 13th year on the Moon, China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Surpassing 14 full years / starting 15th year in Space, the NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) launched in 2009, went...
Monday
— United Launch Alliance (ULA),
SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, ~28°N, USA
Scheduled for 03:35 UTC-5, United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket will take next batch of Amazon Leo (new name) satellites for internet system managed by Amazon subsidiary Kuiper...
— Roscosmos State Corporation,
Baikonur Cosmodrome, ~46°N, Kazakhstan
Scheduled for 17:20 Kazakhstan Time. Meteorological satellites developed by NPO Lavochkin. Launch cost estimated at US$65M. Built at Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Moscow, with...
— American Geophysical Union (AGU),
New Orleans LA, USA
Over the next few decades, the exoplanet community is poised to advance closer to answering a fundamental question about the universe and humanity's place in it: Are...
Tuesday
— Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA),
Moon Orbit
Surpassing 3rd full year / entering 4th year in lunar orbit, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) first lunar spacecraft Danuri launched in Aug 2022 and reached Moon...
— China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC), ~39°N, Shanxi, China
Scheduled for 11:15 China Time. 3-stage, non-reusable orbital carrier rocket, also designated Chang Zheng 4C. This will be 60th launch attempt with 57 successful previously.
Expert panel includes speakers from Amazon Kuiper, Slingshot Aerospace, Triton Space and moderator from Space Policy Group. Noon, Eastern Standard Time. Analysis of proposed EU space legislation,...
1st launch of Galileo on Ariane 6, 5th launch of Ariane 6, scheduled for 05:01 UTC (French Guiana Time 02:01). These 2 satellites will join 27 others...
— China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
Jiuquan Space Launch Center, ~41°N, Gansu, China
Launch window 10:00-12:14 China Time. 1st stage will attempt vertical landing using engines at location 300km from launch site, Minqin County, Gansu Province.
— Rocket Lab,
SLC-2, Wallops Flight Facility WA, ~38°N, USA
08:30-16:30 CST; 16th crewed flight for the New Shepard program and 37th in New Shepard program; crew is: aerospace engineer Michaela (Michi) Benthaus, physicist/investor Joey Hyde, former...
— International Conference of Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IFERP), Shinawatra University of Thailand,
Bangkok, Thailand
Conference theme is "WCASET Nexus: Where Science, Education and Technology Converge" and offers both in-person and virtual participation; includes sessions on space science and technology.
Friday
— European Space Agency (ESA),
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point
Occurs 05:01 HST, 15:01 UTC; It is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year; and conversely,...
— Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA),
Wenchang, Hainan, China
With theme "Exploring New Industrial Models, Empowering the New Aerospace Economy". 2025 marks a crucial stage for the Hainan Free Trade Port, coinciding with the full-scale customs...
The 290-seat Samuel Oschin Planetarium boasts a spectacular Zeiss star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system and theatrical lighting.
Wednesday
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
India Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), also called Bahubali, to launch 6,500-kg Bluebird 6 for AST SpaceMobile; launch was coordinated by New Space India Limited (NSIL), commercial arm...
From 11:00 - 14:00 HST, three planetarium showings will highlight international, cultural and indigenous astronomy, where we 'fit in' in the Galaxy, and how Gemini Observatory works...
Thursday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Mars Orbit
ESA spacecraft surpasses 22 full years / starts 23rd year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, mineralogy, geology, and...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA-ASC),
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point
Surpassing 4 full years / beginning 5th in space, NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA infrared astronomy telescope designed to observe the earliest galaxies, study star and...
Friday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, ~28°N, Sichuan, China
CSG-3 Earth observation satellite to Sun-Synchronous Orbit for Italian Space Agency (ASI), part of a reconnaissance constellation using synthetic aperture radars operating in the X-band.
— SpaceX,
SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, ~28°N, USA
Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as recorded sightings of significant astronomical occurrences during related historical events are examined to offer a possible scientific explanation for the...
Sunday
— Roscosmos State Corporation,
Vostochny Cosmodrome, ~52°N, Russia
The year is 2096. Space tourism is booming, and you’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System with Space Express Tours! Space Express Tours—the...
$20 – $40
Tuesday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Private bus tour behind NASA gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39. Plus, the tour will drive...
$190
— Westport Astronomical Society (WAS),
Westport CT, USA
NASA Juno indicates Europa ice may be 6x deeper than thickest Antarctic ice; timing of craft planned plunge into Jupiter clouds TBD | ESA JUICE heading toward...
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)
Launch Long March 10A / First Test Flight: First flight of China Long March 10A rocket, precursor to Long March 10 intended to support crewed / cargo missions...
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
NET Q1 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX): Japan planning to launch its first Mars mission consisting of sample return probe; to conduct observations of Mars, Phobos...
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
The Quadrantid shower is known for its brief, intense peak, lasting only a few hours. Appearing to radiate from Constellation Quadrans Muralis, there can be 25-120 meteors...
Saturday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Statio Tianhe (Milky Way Base), 45.44°S 177.59°E, Moon Surface
NET Jan 5 - early morning launch of PSLV with small Earth observation satellite from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and 18 additional ride-share payloads.
Media representatives are invited to join French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on Monday 5 January at 14:00-15:00 CET for a hybrid press conference to learn more about...
— Universities Space Research Association (USRA), Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
A Volatile Excursion from Mercury and the Moon to the Kuiper Belt and Beyond. At Dawson College.
$125 – $275
— University of Hong Kong Laboratory for Space Research (HKU-LSR), National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC-CAS), Chilean Astronomical Society,
Hong Kong, China
The 7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference for 2026 will be organized by the Laboratory for Space Research, FoS, the University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the...
Tuesday
— Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG),
Laurel MD, USA
At Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory or online, registration required, no fee. In-person attendees who self-identify as early career or new to the lunar community are...
Free
Wednesday
— National Science Foundation (NSF),
Online / Washington DC, USA
From 15:00-16:00 EST, National Science Foundation (NSF) Growing Convergence Research (GCR) working group will provide guidance on preparing GCR proposals, address frequently asked questions and be available...
— Space Foundation Discovery Center,
Colorado Springs CO, USA
Homeschool Days is specially designed for K-12 students and families to offer exciting hands-on activities and workshops throughout the Discovery Center; 10:00-16:00 MST. Event Details: Do you...
ESA's start-of-the-year press briefing looking ahead to 2026 with Director General Josef Aschbacher on Thursday 8 January 2026 from 10:00 CET at ESA HQ in Paris.
Hubble Space Telescope Outreach Coordinator Faith Vowler of NASA will present at this public meeting, 19:00; online option available; at Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane.
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Online / Washington DC, USA
Earth Science Research Program Overview describes research activities within the NASA science division that is managing the specific proposal opportunity.
— Royal Astronomical Society (RAS),
London, United Kingdom
BIS West Midlands event 14:00-15:15 UT; In the early 2020s, the heads of NASA, Roscosmos and the China National Space Agency criss-crossed Africa, Asia and the Americas...
Sunday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
At the Johns Hopkins University Mt. Washington campus in Baltimore MD and online. Early-career researchers and students are encouraged to apply for both early-career opportunities and travel...
Wednesday
— British Interplanetary Society (BIS),
London, United Kingdom
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live 19:00-20:30 PST from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the...
— Saint-Étienne Planetarium,
Saint-Étienne, France
18:00 CEST; Grégoire Danger, Professor at Aix-Marseille University (PIIM Laboratory – Physics of Ionic and Molecular Interactions) presents. What environmental conditions could have allowed the emergence of...
1st meeting of the GW:UK initiative to bring researchers to celebrate 10 years of gravitational wave discoveries and engage in community-building activities; at University of Nottingham.
Friday
— International Astronautical Federation (IAF),
Online
International Astronautical Federation recognizes achievements in the space community via many awards, such as World Space, International Cooperation, Hall of Fame, Diversity, Excellence in Industry, more. Submit...
— Universities Space Research Association (USRA), Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
Online
10-week paid internship runs June 8 - August 15 2026 in Houston TX to provide training in analytical and lab skills in planetary science, with focus on...
In-person registrations for the conference are full // Registration for virtual participation is open. The planets that are best understood are the four terrestrial planets of our own...
10-week summer program June 1 - August 7, 2026, for STEM undergraduates to gain work experience at observatory, company or science/ / technical facility. STEM majors include...
Facilitated by Cornell Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF). Introduces features and tasks most-relevant to planetary science, setting up a project, images, sketches and data use.
Saturday
— Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF),
West Palm Beach FL, USA
NASA Astronauts Bob Crippen and Chris Ferguson will share personal highlights, stories and special moments of these historic flights, 45 years after STS-1 and 15 years after...