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  • June 2026

  • Wed 10

    Launch Smart Dragon 3 / Unknown Payload

    Jun 10
    Haiyang Offshore, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport ~36°N, China
    Launch window 08:30-14:30 Beijing Time | HST 14:30-20:30 June 9. Smart Dragon-3 is a solid-fuel orbital rocket designed by a...
  • Wed 10

    Arietids Meteor Shower Predicted Peak

    Jun 10
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Seen in the sunrise direction in the dark hour before dawn, with a predicted rate of 60 to 200 per...
  • Wed 10

    EPRV x Solar Physics Workshop

    Jun 10 - Jun 11
    Online
    Online event of the Extreme Precision Radial Velocity (EPRV) Research Coordination Network will focus on synergies between EPRV and solar...
  • Wed 10

    ILA-Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition

    Jun 10 - Jun 14
    Berlin, Germany
    100,000 visitors expected for the largest aerospace trade show in Germany at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport. Space is a major segment...
    €19 – €499
  • Wed 10

    Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: 69th Session, 2026

    Jun 10 - Jun 18
    Vienna, Austria
    At United Nations Office at Vienna, Vienna International Centre, Wagramerstrasse 5. Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation meets 13:00-13:55 Vienna...
  • Thu 11

    Launch Electron / Curveball

    Jun 11
    SLC-2, ~38°N, Wallops Flight Facility VA, USA
    Launch set for 00:00 EDT | 04:00 UTC | HST 18:00 June 10 for Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE)...
  • Thu 11

    Bryce Canyon Annual Astronomy Festival

    Jun 11 - Jun 13
    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...
    US$20 – US$135
  • Fri 12

    Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-54

    Jun 12
    SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA
    Launch window 08:27-12:27 EDT | 12:27-16:27 UTC | 02:27-06:27 HST for 29 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1080 expected to...
  • Fri 12

    Insights in Space: Commercial Developments in Today’s Access to Space

    Jun 12
    Singapore
    Axiom Space Chief Technology Officer, and Astronaut, Koichi Wakata will speak at Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road, from 09:30-11:30 Singapore...
  • Fri 12

    Friends of Lunar Sites of Special Scientific Interest: UN COPUOS Side Event

    Jun 12
    Vienna, Austria
    09:00-10:00 CEST Room M5, with moderator Giuseppe Reibaldi and Alice Gorman (Moon Village Assn), Niklas Hedman (COSPAR), Richard Green (International...
  • Sat 13

    Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) Begins Next Year in Space

    Jun 13
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    NASA, Cal-tech high-energy astrophysics satellite surpasses another year in space, having launched on this day in 2012.
  • Sun 14

    Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-54

    Jun 14
    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
    Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 14:00-18:00 UTC | 04:00-08:00 HST|for 24 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1093 expected to land...
  • Sun 14

    ExoPAG 34

    Jun 14
    Online
    NASA’s Exoplanet Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) meetings are a vital platform where the science community can actively shape the future...
  • Mon 15

    Global Space Enablers Network GSEN Net Connect #9

    Jun 15
    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...
  • Mon 15

    2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)

    Jun 15 - Jun 20
    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...
  • Tue 16

    Launch Long March 3B/E / Unknown Payload

    Jun 16
    Xichang Satellite Launch Center, ~28°N, Sichuan, China
    Launch window 16:00-20:00 Beijing Time | 08:00-12:00 UTC | HST 22:00 Jun 15 - 02:00 June 16.
  • Tue 16

    Islamic New Year 1448 AH

    Jun 16 - Jun 17
    Worldwide
    New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible...
  • Wed 17

    Launch Long March 12 / Unknown Payload

    Jun 17
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
    Launch window 10:00-14:00 Beijing Time | 02:00-06:00 UTC | HST 16:00-20:00 June 16 for medium-lift rocket using kerosene and liquid...
  • Thu 18

    StrictlyVC Los Angeles 2026

    Jun 18
    El Segundo CA, USA
    Investors and entrepreneurs meet, hear speakers, network. 18:00-21:00 PDT.
    US$180
  • Fri 19

    ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City

    Jun 19 - Jun 22
    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...
    US$75 – US$400
  • Sun 21

    European Lunar Symposium (ELS)

    Jun 21 - Jun 26
    Nancy, France
    Annual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers, engineers, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...
  • Mon 22

    World Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit

    Jun 22 - Jun 23
    Rome, Italy
    Meeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...
  • Mon 22

    American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting

    Jun 22 - Jun 26
    Chicago IL, USA
    Sessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments, bring science to a new audience and...
    $10 – $597
  • Tue 23

    17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit

    Jun 23
    Moon Orbit
    NASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18, 2009, arrived at Moon 5 days later.
  • Wed 24

    NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum

    Jun 24
    Online
    “Learning from Experiences, Achievements, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...
  • Wed 24

    Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Jun 24
    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....
  • Thu 25

    4th India Space Congress 2025

    Jun 25 - Jun 27
    New Delhi, India
    Theme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship, legal aspects, lunar exploration....
    $100 – $275
  • Fri 26

    The Space Capital Summit

    Jun 26
    New York NY, USA
    At NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.
  • Sat 27

    Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1, Begins Next Year in Space

    Jun 27
    Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point
    NASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...
  • Sat 27

    Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026

    Jun 27
    Los Angeles CA, USA
    Featuring technical discussions, mission updates, and topics such as asteroid characterization, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...
  • Mon 29

    Strawberry Moon

    Jun 29
    Moon Orbit
    23:57 UTC (13:57 HST).
  • Mon 29

    Exoplanets 6 Workshop

    Jun 29 - Jul 3
    Porto, Portugal
    Exoplanet research is experiencing exciting times. Space missions and cutting-edge ground-based instruments are continually uncovering new populations of planets and...
  • Mon 29

    European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting; EAS2026

    Jun 29 - Jul 3
    Lausanne, Switzerland
    At Swiss Tech Convention Centre. Sessions include: Exoplanets and the Galactic Environment, Planet Formation, How to Deal with Interference from...
    ₣310 – ₣700
  • Tue 30

    Asteroid Day 2026

    Jun 30
    Worldwide
    UN-Sanctioned annual, global asteroid awareness program supporting thousands of independently organized events, providing educational resources; held on June 30, the...
  • Tue 30

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

    Jun 30
    Online
    "The World Needs More Space" is theme for this 77th International Astronautical Congress, being hosted in for the first time...
  • Tue 30

    4th Space Renaissance International (SRI) World Congress

    Jun 30 - Jul 4
    Online
    Online event held every 5 years, keynote speakers include SRI president Bernard Foing, Michelle Hanlon, Madhu Thangavelu, Frank White, Rick...
  • July 2026

  • Wed 1

    NET Jul — Hayabusa 2, Asteroid 98943 Torifune Flyby

    Jul 1
    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,...
  • Wed 1

    NET Jul — Launch Falcon Heavy / Astrobotic Griffin Lander / Astrolab FLIP Rover

    Jul 1
    SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
    Astrobotic Griffin to attempt Nobile Crater / Moon South Pole landing with Astrolab FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover; originally slated...
  • Wed 1

    NET Q3 — Launch Falcon 9 / Intuitive Machines IM-3 Nova-C Lander

    Jul 1
    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...
  • Wed 1

    Interstellar University Conference

    Jul 1
    Topeka KS, USA
    Hosted at the Kansas State Capitol Building, invited participants will advance the long-range vision of an Interstellar University in the...
  • Sat 4

    Tianwen-2 to Begin Collecting Samples of Asteroid Kamo’oalewa (2016 HO3)

    Jul 4
    Near-Earth Object (NEO)
    China asteroid sample return mission, after arriving at Kamo’oalewa on June 7, today begins to collect at least 100 grams...
  • Sun 5

    Space Age Publishing Company (SPC) 50th Observation

    Jul 5
    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...
  • Sun 5

    IAU Symposium 407: Origins 2026

    Jul 5 - Jul 10
    Paris, France
    Those in fields of chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics are invited to explore the origins of life and habitability...
  • Mon 6

    Earth at Aphelion, 1.0167 AU from the Sun

    Jul 6
    Global / Inter-Global
    Occurs 07:30 HST / 17:30 UTC; Earth aphelion is the point in its elliptical orbit where it is farthest from...
  • Mon 6

    Spacetide 2026: Unlocking Space for All Humanity

    Jul 6 - Jul 9
    Tokyo, Japan
    Featured speakers this year include Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa, Aarti Holla-Maini of UNOOSA; expecting 2,000+ participants from...
  • Mon 6

    High-Resolution Exoplanet and Stellar Characterization Today and in the ELT Era (HoRS3S)

    Jul 6 - Jul 10
    Granada, Spain
    Key Speakers: Gloria Cannochi, Non-LTE effects on stars; René Doyon, High-res instrumentation; Luca Fossati, Non-LTE effects on exoplanets; Ulrike Heiter,...
  • Mon 6

    Origins 2026: IAU Commission F3 Astrobiology Meeting

    Jul 6 - Jul 10
    Paris, France
    Bringing together experts in chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics to explore the origins of life and planetary habitability on...
    €110 – €620
  • Wed 8

    Assises du NewSpace 2026

    Jul 8 - Jul 9
    Paris, France
    At the Centre des Congrès de la Villette; a forum to unite the French and European space community, promoting innovation,...
  • Thu 9

    Asteroid 18 Melpomene at Opposition

    Jul 9
    Main Asteroid Belt
    Closest Earth approach, peak brightness for viewing, tracking and studies.
  • Fri 10

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

    Jul 10 - Jul 12
    Dalian, Liaoning, China
    This conference aims to gather leading scholars, industry experts, and technological pioneers from around the world to discuss the latest...
  • Mon 13

    Debris Disk Connections

    Jul 13 - Jul 17
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    A workshop highlighting the science of debris disks in Cambridge, after the successes of Victoria 2018, Budapest 2019, EAS 2021,...
  • Tue 14

    Launch Soyuz MS-29 / Crew

    Jul 14
    Baikonur Cosmodrome, ~46°N, Kazakhstan
    Launch set 19:43 Baikonur Time UTC+5 | 14:43 UTC | 04:43 HST for crewed mission to International Space Station: Roscosmos...
  • Thu 16

    10th International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering (ICASSE 2026)

    Jul 16 - Jul 17
    Hong Kong, China
    Provides a forum that brings together experts in aeronautics and astronautics to share new ideas and findings.
  • Fri 17

    Launch Electron / LOXSAT 1

    Jul 17
    Launch Complex 1, ~39°S, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Planned demonstration of in-space cryogenic storage and transferal by Eta Space and funded by NASA Tipping Point. Expected to be...
  • Fri 17

    Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P2 Begins Next Year in Space

    Jul 17
    Earth-Moon L1 Lagrange point
    NASA ARTEMIS P2 craft surpasses another full year in lunar orbit since 2011; 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007 to...
  • Fri 17

    Live Online Chat with Astronaut José Hernández

    Jul 17
    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...
  • Sat 18

    Viking 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Jul 18
    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,...
  • Mon 20

    Apollo 11, 57th Observation

    Jul 20
    Global / Inter-Global
    First Human mission to land on Moon in 1969; 1st steps by humans on another World taken by Commander Neil...
  • Mon 20

    Viking 1 Mars Lander 50th Landing Observation Anniversary

    Jul 20
    Nationwide USA
    First USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet commemorated today for its accomplishment 50 years ago; originally scheduled for...
  • Mon 20

    International Moon Day (Annual)

    Jul 20
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...
  • Mon 20

    Neil Armstrong Space Prizes to be Awarded

    Jul 20
    West Lafayette, Indiana
    Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space...
  • Mon 20

    Farnborough International Airshow 2026

    Jul 20 - Jul 24
    Farnborough, United Kingdom
    At Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre; received 100,358 visitors from 114 countries in 2024.
  • Tue 21

    2026 NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF2026)

    Jul 21 - Jul 23
    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...
  • Tue 21

    The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit

    Jul 21 - Jul 23
    Houston TX, USA
    Gathering top experts in Moon and Mars architectures, systems, science, human health, innovation, policy. July 21: Workshops and Tours. July...
    US$161 – US$583
  • Thu 23

    27th Anniversary of Chandra X-ray Observatory Launch

    Jul 23
    High Earth Orbit (HEO)
    NASA spacecraft in extended mission phase reaches 27th full year of operations in space; instruments able to detect X-ray sources...
  • Sun 26

    2026 AAS / AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

    Jul 26 - Jul 30
    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...
  • Mon 27

    Discs on the Exe: From protostellar discs to debris discs and planets

    Jul 27 - Jul 28
    Exeter, United Kingdom
    In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Astrophysics Group at the University of Exeter, we are pleased...
  • Wed 29

    Buck / Thunder Moon

    Jul 29
    Moon Orbit
    14:37 UTC / 04:37 HST.
  • Thu 30

    Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Peak

    Jul 30 - Jul 31
    Worldwide
    Emanating from ~6km-wide comet with 5.3-year Solar orbit, visible in constellation Aquarius near star Delta Aquarii, fast, faint meteors peak...
  • Thu 30

    International Conference on Astronomy and Space Sciences (ICASS 2026)

    Jul 30 - Jul 31
    London, United Kingdom
    The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for...
  • Fri 31

    Abstracts Due for 2nd European Interstellar Symposium

    Jul 31
    Venice, Italy
    to be held December 2-4, 2026 in Venice, Italy. Interstellar space is not the domain of any one discipline. It demands...
  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    NET Aug — Launch Long March 5 / Chang’E-7

    Aug 1
    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...
  • Sat 1

    46th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) and Associated Events (COSPAR 2026)

    Aug 1 - Aug 9
    Florence, Italy
    Includes ~150 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions / Panels / Task Groups, such as SC B: The...
    €240 – €990
  • Sun 2

    Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 23rd Annual Meeting (2026)

    Aug 2 - Aug 7
    Fukuoka, Japan
    From 02 to 07 August 2026, a few thousand geoscientists across diverse disciplines will gather at the 23rd annual meeting of...
  • Wed 5

    Curiosity Rover (Mars Science Laboratory) Begins Next Year on Mars

    Aug 5
    Mars Surface
    NASA Curiosity (Mars Science Laboratory) rover surpasses another full year of operations on Mars surface today; launched Nov 26, 2011...
  • Mon 10

    International Space Summit Africa

    Aug 10 - Aug 12
    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
  • Tue 11

    Workshop: Modern SEM Techniques for Planetary Samples

    Aug 11 - Aug 13
    Houston TX, USA
    Participants will receive theoretical and hands-on training in electron imaging and X-ray spectroscopy for application to planetary samples. This training...
  • Wed 12

    Parker Solar Probe Begins Next Year in Space

    Aug 12
    Heliocentric Orbit
    NASA craft surpasses another full year in space today, having launched Aug 12, 2018; probe came within ~6.16M km of...
  • Thu 13

    Innovators Symposium & Gala

    Aug 13 - Aug 15
    Houston TX, USA
    Includes presentation of the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence, activities for the new class of Astronaut Scholars, 2-day Technical Conference...
    US$375
  • Sat 15

    Launch Electron / Aspera

    Aug 15
    Launch Complex 1, ~39°S, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    NASA astrophysics 9-month mission to gather ultraviolet light information for understanding origins of stars / planets / life.
  • Mon 17

    IAU Symposium 408: Unraveling the joint lives of Stars and Exoplanets

    Aug 17 - Aug 21
    Liège, Belgium
    Key themes include: Characterizing exoplanet-host solar-like stars; Star-planet interactions; Planet populations around solar-like stars. At University of Liège.
  • Thu 20

    Chandrayaan-2 Begins Next Year in Lunar Orbit

    Aug 20
    Moon Orbit
    India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover...
  • Sun 23

    Chandrayaan-3 Commemorated for Moon Landing (2023)

    Aug 23
    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...
  • Sun 23

    40th Annual Small Satellite Conference

    Aug 23 - Aug 26
    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...
    $1000
  • Wed 26

    Ground Control #6 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Aug 26
    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....
  • Thu 27

    Full Sturgeon Moon, Partial Eclipse of Moon

    Aug 27
    Moon Orbit
    With 93% of the Moon falling into Earth's umbral shadow, maximum eclipse 18:19 HST // 04:12 UTC on August 28,...
  • Sun 30

    Van Allen Probes Mark Another Year in Space

    Aug 30
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment...
  • Sun 30

    Launch Falcon Heavy / Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

    Aug 30
    SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
    Roman will be >12.7 meters long – about the length of a semi-truck trailer – and >4.4 meters wide when...
  • September 2026

  • Tue 1

    NET Sep — Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) to perform flyby of Earth this month

    Sep 1
    Jupiter Trajectory
    ESA Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) expected to perform its second flyby of Earth this month, arriving at Jupiter in...
  • Tue 1

    Launch Vega-C / Sentinel-3C & Fluorescence Explorer

    Sep 1
    Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, ~5°N, French Guiana
    Launch to SSO for 3rd satellite in the Sentinel-3 constellation for optical, radar and altimetry data and for Fluorescence Explorer...
  • Sun 6

    X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) Begins Next Year in Space

    Sep 6
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), studying galactic plasma, surpasses another full year in space today at ~550-km LEO, having...
  • Sun 6

    Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC 2026)

    Sep 6 - Sep 11
    The Hague, The Netherlands
    A major European meeting on planetary science. Originally known as the European Planetary Science Congress, the first EPSC was held...
  • Tue 8

    SpaceOps Workshop 2026

    Sep 8 - Sep 10
    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...
  • Wed 9

    Launch Soyuz 2.1a / Progress MS-35 (96P)

    Sep 9
    Baikonur Cosmodrome, ~46°N, Kazakhstan
    Resupply mission to ISS set for 21:10 UTC+5 | 16:10 UTC | 06:10 HST is 15:40.
  • Fri 11

    Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Industry Tour and Gala

    Sep 11 - Sep 12
    Denver CO, USA
    Industry tour of Denver space companies Friday 08:30-12:00; Astronauts Eileen Collins and Scott Kelly present at the Saturday event, 17:00-20:30....
  • Fri 11

    Extreme Arcology Conference 1 (ExtArc1)

    Sep 11 - Sep 13
    Online
    Inaugural event to convene researchers, policymakers and practitioners to advance understanding of self-sufficient structures in extreme environments, including the Moon....
  • Sat 12

    International Space Elevator Conference 2026 (ISEC 2026)

    Sep 12 - Sep 13
    Online
    Dates TBC.
  • Mon 14

    Tentative Term End for Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell

    Sep 14
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Campbell was first appointed in September 2020. She was reappointed for an additional year, 14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep...
  • Mon 14

    Glenn Space Technology Symposium

    Sep 14 - Sep 16
    Cleveland OH, USA
    Usually held in collaboration with NASA Glenn and Case Western Reserve University and usually held at the university.
  • Tue 15

    Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference

    Sep 15 - Sep 18
    Maui HI, USA
    27th year of this top scientific conference in the USA devoted to Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Situational Awareness...
    $200
  • Wed 16

    GEGSLA 15th Operational Meeting

    Sep 16
    Online
    Global Experts Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities continues discussions on ongoing workstreams and priorities related to the sustainable exploration and...
  • Wed 16

    Ground Control #7 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Sep 16
    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....
  • Sat 19

    2026 International Observe the Moon Night

    Sep 19 - Sep 20
    Worldwide
    Join observers around the world in learning about lunar science and exploration (and sharing your own Moon work!), making celestial...
  • Mon 21

    12th Anniversary of Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) Entering Mars Orbit

    Sep 21
    Mars Orbit
    NASA Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft reaches 12 years of operations in Mars orbit after insertion on this...
  • Mon 21

    2026 Texas Space Summit: Land Here, Go Beyond

    Sep 21 - Sep 23
    San Antonio TX, USA
    Highlighting the role of Texas in the commercial space economy, innovators, investors, contractors and NASA reps will participate in immersive...
  • Tue 22

    September Equinox

    Sep 22
    Worldwide
    14:02 HST (04:02 UTC); the Sun rises exactly in east traveling through sky for 12 hours, sets exactly in west;...
  • Sat 26

    Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Anniversary Observation

    Sep 26
    Worldwide
    Observed today is 1st planetary defense / asteroid deflection test success: NASA DART crashed into minor-planet moon Dimorphos of asteroid...
  • Sat 26

    Corn / Harvest Moon

    Sep 26
    Moon Orbit
    16:49 UTC (06:49 HST).
  • Mon 28

    11th Anniversary of Astrosat Launch

    Sep 28
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.
  • Mon 28

    Quantum Innovation Summit: Technology, Information and Media

    Sep 28 - Sep 30
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Includes Moon Village Association Symposium on Sep 28. Invites governments, critical infrastructure operators, global technology companies, research institutions, investors and...
    US$250 – US$3000
  • Mon 28

    ISYA Vietnam 2026: 48th International School for Young Astronomers

    Sep 28 - Oct 16
    Quy Nhan, Vietnam
    At International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science Education (ICISE), Quy Nhon, Vietnam, for target audience Early MSc/PhD students and senior undergraduates...
  • Wed 30

    SSGS 2026: Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment Conference

    Sep 30 - Oct 1
    London, United Kingdom
    "Redefining Ground" is this year's theme for conference dedicated to the satellite ground segment, with 50+ speakers and attendees from...
    €220
  • October 2026

  • Thu 1

    NET Oct — Launch Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission 2 & Elytra Dark orbital transfer vehicle

    Oct 1
    TBD
    NET Oct — Launch Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission 2 & Elytra Dark orbital transfer vehicle, TBD: Firefly Aerospace second lunar lander mission under...
  • Thu 1

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) First Business Day Observation

    Oct 1
    Nationwide USA
    Nationwide celebrations and educational events occur to observe NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) first business day as newly-formed National...
  • Sun 4

    World Space Week

    Oct 4 - Oct 10
    Worldwide
    Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space...
  • Mon 5

    SatExpo: Fostering Strategic Connections Across the Satellite & Space Ecosystem

    Oct 5 - Oct 7
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    At Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC), Expo City. Co-located with CabSat. Expecting 8,000+ attendees from 70+ countries. Focus on Emerging Market...
  • Mon 5

    77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026): “The World Needs More Space”

    Oct 5 - Oct 9
    Antalya, Republic of Türkiye
    At Nest Congress & Exhibition Center -- Belek Mahallesi, 07506 Serik, expecting 6,000+ participants; introduction-and-invitation short video at https://iac2026.org/iac-2026
  • Thu 8

    BIS Space Rendezvous – Monthly Online Social – October 2026

    Oct 8
    Online
    19:00-20:30 UT; Special Edition – World Space Week JOIN the BIS Space Rendezvous – Monthly Online Social EVERY second Thursday...
  • Tue 13

    Space Summit Asia / Pacific 2026: Current Trends in LEO Research / Commercialization

    Oct 13 - Oct 14
    Narita, Japan
    A conference focus will be tools and platforms for bio-manufacturing in LEO. Confirmed speakers include Chief Scientific Officer of International...
  • Tue 13

    Space Passive Components Days SPCD 2026

    Oct 13 - Oct 16
    Noordwijk, Netherlands
    The SPCD international Symposium is the premier technical conference dedicated to Passive components for space applications. It is an exceptional...
  • Tue 13

    Space Passive Components Days – SPCD 2026

    Oct 13 - Oct 16
    Noordwijk, The Netherlands
    6th SPCD for discussion and exchange of expertise on components representing >80% of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) parts used...
    €150 – €800
  • Wed 14

    5th Anniversary of Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) Launch

    Oct 14
    Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
    First solar observatory for China known as CHASE or Xihe / 羲和 surpasses another full year in space since launching...
  • Thu 15

    NET Oct 15 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)

    Oct 15
    Tanegashima Space Center, ~30°N, Japan
    Mars launch window runs Late Oct through Dec 2026 for first Mars mission of JAXA, consisting of sample return probe;...
  • Sat 17

    24th Anniversary of INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory (INTEGRAL) Launch

    Oct 17
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Detecting some of the most energetic radiation in space, ESA, NASA, Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another year of operations in space,...
  • Sat 17

    International Observe the Moon Night 2026

    Oct 17
    Worldwide
    For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best...
  • Sat 17

    STARMUS VIII – The Search for Truth

    Oct 17 - Oct 22
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Celebration of science, art, music, exploration and the responsibility we share for the future of our species and our planet....
  • Sun 18

    25th Annual Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery

    Oct 18
    Honolulu HI, USA
    STEM event to inspire students with hands-on activities and displays featuring rocketry, satellites, astronomy, meteorites, robotics and more. At University...
  • Mon 19

    16th Anniversary of Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) Launch

    Oct 19
    High Earth Orbit (HEO)
    NASA spacecraft mapping boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space surpasses another full year in space; launched on this...
  • Mon 19

    10th Anniversary of ExoMars 2016 Orbiter Entering Mars Orbit

    Oct 19
    Mars Orbit
    European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another full year at Mars, launched 2016; craft continues collecting data on...
  • Mon 19

    NeoSpace Challenge

    Oct 19 - Oct 20
    Luxexpo, Luxembourg
    Final-year-Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from across the world, enrolled in space-related programmes, are invited to test their skills against...
  • Tue 20

    18th Anniversary of BepiColombo (Mercury Planetary Orbiter and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter) Launch

    Oct 20
    Mercury Trajectory
    European Space Agency / JAXA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (dubbed Mio ‘waterway or fairway’) surpasses another...
  • Tue 20

    NEO Space Europe

    Oct 20
    Luxexpo, Luxembourg
    Navigating Emerging Opportunities: a conference to explore space market trends, emerging technologies, geopolitical dynamics, new companies and the next generation...
  • Tue 20

    UP/LINK: The SpaceTech Business Summit

    Oct 20 - Oct 21
    NYC NY, USA
    Guided by an Advisory Board of leaders from SSPI, Axiom Space, Black Sky, Fidelity, Counco on Foreign Relations, Lockheed Martin,...
  • Tue 20

    14th IAASS Conference: Together for a Safe Space Frontier

    Oct 20 - Oct 22
    Antibes - Juan-les-Pins
    The 14th IAASS Conference, “Together for a Safe Space Frontier”, invites reflection and the exchange of knowledge on critical space...
  • Tue 20

    National Academies Board Meetings: Space Studies, Physics & Astronomy

    Oct 20 - Oct 22
    Washington DC, USA
    The 193rd meeting of the Space Studies Board will be held October 20-21, the meeting of the Board on Physics...
  • Wed 21

    Peak of Orionids Meteor Shower

    Oct 21 - Oct 22
    Worldwide
    Appearing in constellation Orion, Orionids are a Class I shower providing up to 20 per hour, swiftly moving ~66km/sec. With...
  • Wed 21

    SPAICE 2026: AI in and for Space

    Oct 21 - Oct 23
    Noordwijk, Netherlands
    Bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and industry experts at the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration. As AI continues...
  • Sat 24

    25th Anniversary of Mars Odyssey Entering Mars Orbit

    Oct 24
    Mars Orbit
    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit...
  • Sun 25

    Hunter’s Moon

    Oct 25
    Moon Orbit
    18:12 HST // 04:12 UTC on Oct 26.
  • Sun 25

    Standard Time (Europe) Begins

    Oct 25
    Europe
    Change clocks back 1 hour, from Summer Time to Standard Time.
  • Sun 25

    American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences 2026 Meeting

    Oct 25 - Oct 30
    Spokane WA, USA
    At the Spokane Convention Center. The meeting will have a broad scope, with a wide-ranging program of science and workforce...
  • Mon 26

    Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO A & B) Mark Another Year in Space

    Oct 26
    Heliocentric Orbit
    NASA craft imaging Sun and solar phenomena surpasses another full year in space today; launched 2006.
  • Mon 26

    von Braun Space Exploration Symposium 2026

    Oct 26 - Oct 28
    Huntsville AL, USA
    Convene, connect, and collaborate at the 19th annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium! This year’s event will spotlight how bold...
  • Tue 27

    Spaceport Norway: North Star Rising

    Oct 27 - Oct 28
    Oslo, Norway
    Themes include: Space & the Arctic; Space & AI; Space & International Collaboration. There is a Student Session, a Technical...
    €550 – €900
  • Wed 28

    Ground Control #8 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Oct 28
    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....
  • November 2026

  • Sun 1

    NET Nov — Chang’E-7 to land on Moon

    Nov 1
    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...
  • Sun 1

    NET Nov — BepiColombo, Hermocentric Orbit Insertion at Mercury

    Nov 1
    Mercury Orbit
    NET Nov — BepiColombo, Hermocentric Orbit Insertion at Mercury, Mercury Orbit: European Space Agency / JAXA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and Mercury...
  • Sun 1

    NET Nov – 10th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium (2026)

    Nov 1
    TBD
    NET Nov - The 10th edition offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the evolution of the Moon Village concept and...
  • Sun 1

    NET Nov – 32nd Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF 2026)

    Nov 1
    TBD
    Date and location to be announced.
  • Sun 1

    NET Nov – 37th Planetary Congress of the ASE

    Nov 1
    Wenchang, Hainan, China
    Venue / exact date for Hainan, China -- TBC (to be confirmed); As the only professional association for astronauts, ASE supports...
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