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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:2026 International Observe the Moon Night
DESCRIPTION:Join observers around the world in learning about lunar science and exploration (and sharing your own Moon work!)\, making celestial observations\, and honoring cultural and personal connections to the Moon. 1.3M+ people in 127+ countries and all 7 continents participate. \n\nYou can participate in International Observe the Moon Night from wherever you are. Attend or host a virtual or in-person event in your community\, or observe with your family\, friends\, neighbors\, or on your own.\nShare program resources with your community via our curated one-pager.\nRegister your participation to add your event\, or yourself\, to the map of lunar observers.\n\nNote that we offer flexible programming – you may host an event or participate in the week leading up to\, and following\, October 4.\n\n\nTune in to the NASA broadcast and watch live streams of the Moon from telescopes around the world on our Live Streams page on October 4.\nConnect online to share your experience and discover how others are participating through the program Flickr group or your preferred social media platform\, using the hashtag #ObserveTheMoon.\n\nWe encourage you to interpret ‘observe’ broadly. From backyard viewing to lunar art projects to feeling the Moon through 3D prints\, there are many ways to observe\, enjoy\, and learn about the Moon. Visit our website to find creative observing suggestions\, a curated set of hands-on activities\, display banners\, and to download custom Moon Maps designed especially for this year’s event. \nRegister your participation\, find tips and resources to host and evaluate events\, sign up for our newsletter\, and much more on the International Observe the Moon Night website: moon.nasa.gov/observe. \n 
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/2026-international-observe-the-moon-night/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T025835Z
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SUMMARY:12th Anniversary of Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) Entering Mars Orbit
DESCRIPTION:NASA Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft reaches 12 years of operations in Mars orbit after insertion on this day 2014; continuing to study upper atmosphere.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/mars-atmosphere-and-volatile-evolution-maven-begins-next-year-in-mars-orbit-4/
LOCATION:Mars Orbit
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T201442Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Texas Space Summit: Land Here\, Go Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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 more. 2\,000+ attendees expected. 150\,000+ Texans are employed in space organizations there\, and the Texas Space Commission has awarded US$126M+ to advance space ops and spaceflight in the state. At Henry B. González Convention Center\, 900 E Market St.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/2026-texas-space-summit-land-here-go-beyond/
LOCATION:San Antonio TX\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260130T003701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T003701Z
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SUMMARY:September Equinox
DESCRIPTION: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 day.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/september-equinox-2/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Space Event / Encounter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201500Z
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SUMMARY:Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Anniversary Observation
DESCRIPTION:Observed today is 1st planetary defense / asteroid deflection test success: NASA DART crashed into minor-planet moon Dimorphos of asteroid Didymos on this day in 2022\, shortening Dimorphos’ orbital period.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/double-asteroid-redirection-test-dart-anniversary-observation/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260127T220647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T220648Z
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SUMMARY:Corn / Harvest Moon
DESCRIPTION:16:49 UTC (06:49 HST).
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/corn-harvest-moon/
LOCATION:Moon Orbit
CATEGORIES:Space Event / Encounter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T031946Z
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SUMMARY:11th Anniversary of Astrosat Launch
DESCRIPTION:Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today\, launched 2015.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/astrosat-begins-next-year-in-space/
LOCATION:Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260605T061039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T061735Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Innovation Summit: Technology\, Information and Media
DESCRIPTION:Includes Moon Village Association Symposium on Sep 28. Invites governments\, critical infrastructure operators\, global technology companies\, research institutions\, investors and ecosystem builders to align strategy\, readiness\, and adoption around quantum technologies and their enabling frontiers. At Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference and Exhibition Centre\, Riyadh Street\, Umm Hurair 1. Online option available.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/quantum-innovation-summit-technology-information-and-media/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260306T232055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T232055Z
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SUMMARY:ISYA Vietnam 2026: 48th International School for Young Astronomers
DESCRIPTION:At International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science Education (ICISE)\, Quy Nhon\, Vietnam\, for target audience Early MSc/PhD students and senior undergraduates in Astronomy\, especially from the Asia-Pacific region
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/isya-vietnam-2026-48th-international-school-for-young-astronomers/
LOCATION:Quy Nhan\, Vietnam
CATEGORIES:Education Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260303T200322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200636Z
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SUMMARY:SSGS 2026: Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Redefining Ground” is this year’s theme for conference dedicated to the satellite ground segment\, with 50+ speakers and attendees from around the world. At Park Plaza Victoria London Hotel\, 239 Vauxhall Bridge Rd\, Pimlico.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/ssgs-2026-strategies-in-satellite-ground-segment-conference/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20250617T211024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T224626Z
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SUMMARY:NET Oct — Launch Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission 2 & Elytra Dark orbital transfer vehicle
DESCRIPTION:NET Oct — Launch Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission 2 & Elytra Dark orbital transfer vehicle\, TBD: Firefly Aerospace second lunar lander mission under $112M NASA CLPS to land on lunar far side with NASA payloads (RadPC\, LuSEE-Night telescope\, JPL User Terminal (UT)\, Australia’s Seismic Payload for Interplanetary Discovery\, Exploration\, and Research (SPIDER) by Fleet Space Technologies) and commercial payloads; will deploy to lunar orbit ESA Lunar Pathfinder satellite and Elytra Dark for communications relay.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-2026-launch-blue-ghost-lunar-lander-mission-2-elytra-dark-orbital-transfer-vehicle/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201459Z
UID:10000493-1790812800-1790899199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) First Business Day Observation
DESCRIPTION:Nationwide celebrations and educational events occur to observe NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) first business day as newly-formed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on this day in 1958.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-nasa-first-business-day-observation-3/
LOCATION:Nationwide USA
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T001357Z
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SUMMARY:World Space Week
DESCRIPTION: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 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/world-space-week-3/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium,Observation / Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260421T040421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T042109Z
UID:10001244-1791158400-1791417599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:SatExpo: Fostering Strategic Connections Across the Satellite & Space Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:At Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC)\, Expo City. Co-located with CabSat. Expecting 8\,000+ attendees from 70+ countries. Focus on Emerging Market in Middle East\, South Asia and Africa. Features Startup Zone and Matchmaking Programme. No charge for Visitor Pass.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/satexpo-fostering-strategic-connections-across-the-satellite-space-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T203722Z
UID:10000495-1791158400-1791590399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026): "The World Needs More Space"
DESCRIPTION:At Nest Congress & Exhibition Center — Belek Mahallesi\, 07506 Serik\, expecting 6\,000+ participants; introduction-and-invitation short video at https://iac2026.org/iac-2026
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/77th-international-astronautical-congress-iac-2026/
LOCATION:Antalya\, Republic of Türkiye
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260130T002947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T002947Z
UID:10000981-1791417600-1791503999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:BIS Space Rendezvous – Monthly Online Social – October 2026
DESCRIPTION:19:00-20:30 UT; Special Edition – World Space Week JOIN the BIS Space Rendezvous – Monthly Online Social EVERY second Thursday 19:00 – 20:30 GMT on Zoom Our monthly online social is open to anybody who is serious about space! This is a forum for open discussion and ideas\, and the sharing of information of BIS  events.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/bis-space-rendezvous-monthly-online-social-october-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260219T020115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T021004Z
UID:10001021-1791849600-1792022399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Space Summit Asia / Pacific 2026: Current Trends in LEO Research / Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:A conference focus will be tools and platforms for bio-manufacturing in LEO. Confirmed speakers include Chief Scientific Officer of International Space Station National Laboratory Michael Roberts\, and ISS Deputy Chief Scientist Liz Warren of NASA. At Hotel Nikko Narita\, located at Tokyo-Narita Airport.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/the-space-summit-asia-pacific/
LOCATION:Narita\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260210T231823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T231823Z
UID:10000993-1791849600-1792195199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Space Passive Components Days SPCD 2026
DESCRIPTION:The SPCD international Symposium is the premier technical conference dedicated to Passive components for space applications. It is an exceptional venue to learn more about the latest advances in this field and meet recognized experts from industry\, academia and agencies.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/space-passive-components-days-spcd-2026/
LOCATION:Noordwijk\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260219T021400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T070318Z
UID:10001022-1791849600-1792195199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Space Passive Components Days - SPCD 2026
DESCRIPTION:6th SPCD for discussion and exchange of expertise on components representing >80% of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) parts used in spacecraft. At Space Research and Technology Centre of the European Space Agency (ESA / ESTEC)\, 35km southwest of Amsterdam International Airport.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/space-passive-components-days-spcd-2026-2/
LOCATION:Noordwijk\, The Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T032249Z
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SUMMARY:5th Anniversary of Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) Launch
DESCRIPTION:First solar observatory for China known as CHASE or Xihe / 羲和 surpasses another full year in space since launching on this day via Long March 2D in 2021.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/chinese-h-alpha-solar-explorer-chase-begins-next-year-in-space-6/
LOCATION:Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20250217T212229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T112448Z
UID:10000015-1792022400-1792108799@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:NET Oct 15 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)
DESCRIPTION:Mars launch window runs Late Oct through Dec 2026 for first Mars mission of JAXA\, consisting of sample return probe; to conduct observations of Mars\, Phobos and Deimos\, collect Phobos sample\, return to Earth. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/5230/1
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-2026-launch-martian-moons-exploration-mmx/
LOCATION:Tanegashima Space Center\, ~30°N\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T032214Z
UID:10000487-1792195200-1792281599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:24th Anniversary of INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory (INTEGRAL) Launch
DESCRIPTION:Detecting some of the most energetic radiation in space\, ESA\, NASA\, Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another year of operations in space\, despite loss of its thrusters; launched 2002\, expected to run out of fuel early 2020s and fall to Earth Feb 2029.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/international-gamma-ray-astrophysics-laboratory-integral-2/
LOCATION:Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201459Z
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SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 that illuminates details.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/international-observe-the-moon-night-2026/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260105T232512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004532Z
UID:10000916-1792195200-1792713599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:STARMUS VIII - The Search for Truth
DESCRIPTION: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 and world-renowned artists for a gathering of global thinkers. The 10th Starmus Stephen Hawking Medal will be awarded\, as well as the first Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal. At Tenerife & La Palma. \n  \nStarmus VI in Armenia saw ~7\,000 attendees; Starmus VII in Slovakia had ~100\,000.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/starmus-viii-the-search-for-truth/
LOCATION:Canary Islands\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260123T004418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T004726Z
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFlying high\, diving deep at Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/25th-annual-astronaut-lacy-veach-day-of-discovery/
LOCATION:Honolulu HI\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T032101Z
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SUMMARY:16th Anniversary of Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) Launch
DESCRIPTION:NASA spacecraft mapping boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space surpasses another full year in space; launched on this day 2008.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/interstellar-boundary-explorer-ibex-begins-next-year-in-space-2/
LOCATION:High Earth Orbit (HEO)
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20251024T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T032135Z
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary of ExoMars 2016 Orbiter Entering Mars Orbit
DESCRIPTION: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 2016 (unsuccessful).
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/exomars-2016-orbiter-begins-next-year-in-mars-orbit-2/
LOCATION:Mars Orbit
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
CREATED:20260603T031921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T095806Z
UID:10001324-1792368000-1792540799@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:NeoSpace Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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 real-world challenges issued by Luxembourg industry leaders. This intensive two-day event offers a unique chance to work on use-cases currently faced within the sector while collaborating with peers from different backgrounds. It’s an opportunity to build valuable experience\, connect with relevant companies\, and put your academic knowledge into practice.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/neospace-challenge/
LOCATION:Luxexpo\, Luxembourg
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260613T115353
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SUMMARY:18th Anniversary of BepiColombo (Mercury Planetary Orbiter and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter) Launch
DESCRIPTION:European Space Agency / JAXA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (dubbed Mio ‘waterway or fairway’) surpasses another full year in space today\, launched 2018; expected to reach Mercury polar orbit in Nov 2026 to map planet\, investigate magnetosphere.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/bepicolombo-mercury-planetary-orbiter-and-mercury-magnetospheric-orbiter-begins-next-year-in-space-2/
LOCATION:Mercury Trajectory
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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SUMMARY:NEO Space Europe
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Emerging Opportunities: a conference to explore space market trends\, emerging technologies\, geopolitical dynamics\, new companies and the next generation of talent. Designed as a highly interactive and commercially driven event\, NeoSpace Europe puts networking\, collaboration and business development at the centre of the experience. Hosted in Luxembourg — a country known for its innovative and forward-looking approach to space — the transition from “New” to “Neo” symbolises a new phase: a more mature\, agile and opportunity-focused platform bringing together the global space ecosystem to navigate the next frontier of the space economy.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/neo-space-europe/
LOCATION:Luxexpo\, Luxembourg
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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