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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:11th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2026)
DESCRIPTION:A forum for the exchange of recent research results and ideas in air and space technologies\, it should be of interest to a wide range of participants from government agencies\, relevant international institutions\, universities\, research organizations\, and air and space companies\, as well as media and the general public. Presentations are encouraged by international space agencies as well as the private sector. At National Defense University (Yenilevent Campus-Istanbul) in honor of the 75thanniversary of the establishment of NDU Turkish Air Force Academy.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/11th-international-conference-on-recent-advances-in-air-and-space-technologies-rast2026/
LOCATION:Istanbul\, Türkiye
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20251031T222936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T011634Z
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SUMMARY:First Landing on Mars by China\, 5th Observation
DESCRIPTION:Tianwen-1 Lander and Zhurong Rover celebrated today for China’s first successful landing on Mars; craft landed on this day in 2021 in Utopia Planitia\, Mars Surface.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/first-landing-on-mars-by-china-5th-observation/
LOCATION:Utopia Planitia\, 25.1°N 109.9°E\, Mars Surface
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260420T195632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T203432Z
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SUMMARY:AIAA Los Angeles Section Annual Awards Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speaker TBA. Awards for Technical Excellence\, Best Paper\, Membership Advancement\, James Wertz Scholarship and other awards will be featured. 17:00-22:00 PDT\, Cambria Hotel LAX\, 199 Continental Blvd. Online presence available.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/aiaa-los-angeles-section-annual-awards-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Los Angeles CA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260508T025808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T025808Z
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SUMMARY:Inside the Dome
DESCRIPTION:Subjects on the agenda include: The New Age of Missile Defense\, The Hype for Hypersonics\, Space-Based Interceptors\, Connectivity and Comms\, Command and Control\, The role of the Golden Dome Caucus. At Waldorf Astoria. \n 
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/inside-the-dome/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260108T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T220946Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:With many NASA Astronauts\, including Bob Cabana\, Bernard Harris\, Joan Higginbotham\, Barbara Morgan\, Tom Akers and Joe Tanner; Induction Ceremony & Gala at Kennedy Space Center; talks\, panel discussions\, and receptions in celebration of all things space exploration. Associated events include a May 15 evening reception\, May 14 dinner.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/u-s-astronaut-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20240508T232054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T011952Z
UID:10001278-1778803200-1778889599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Psyche Spacecraft Uses Mars for Gravity Assist
DESCRIPTION:On its way to the asteroid Psyche\, the Psyche spacecraft will pass within 4\,500 km of Mars and will harness the planet’s gravitational pull to speed up and adjust its trajectory toward the metal-rich asteroid. The spacecraft was launched October 13\, 2023\, and by August 2029\, the spacecraft will begin to orbit the 173-mile-wide (279-kilometer-wide) asteroid – the only metal-class asteroid ever to be explored. Because of Psyche’s high iron-nickel metal content\, scientists think it may be the partial core of a planetesimal\, a building block of an early planet. The goal is a 26-month science investigation. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-psyche-spacecraft-optical-comms-demo-en-route-to-asteroid/
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/psyche-spacecraft-uses-mars-for-gravity-assist/
LOCATION:Mars Orbit
CATEGORIES:Space Event / Encounter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20250119T014659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T214035Z
UID:10000070-1778803200-1778889599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Starship 12 - V3 / Ship 39
DESCRIPTION:Launch window 17:30-19:43 CDT | 12:30-14:43 HST | UTC 22:30 May 15 – 00:43 May 16 for 12th flight overall of 2-stage Starship vehicle and 1st of bigger / more-powerful Version 3 / V3\, with higher thrust utilizing new Raptor 3 engines. Launch date subject to final final vehicle testing\, site readiness (including the new Pad 2 tower and launch mount)\, and regulatory approval. \nVehicle testing includes static fire with all 33 Raptor engines\, 10 of which were static-fire tested March 16\, first-ever static fire of a V3. \nV3 is 124.4 meters tall and can take 200\,000 kg to LEO compared with 70\,000 kg that V2 could. \nV3 needs to successfully reach Earth orbit and demonstrate orbital fueling before it can journey to the Moon.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-late-jan-launch-starship-12/
LOCATION:Starbase\, 25.9°N\, Boca Chica TX\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20250508T210629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T220740Z
UID:10001275-1778803200-1778889599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-37
DESCRIPTION:Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 04:00-08:00 HST for 24 internet satellites. Booster B1097 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 9th flight. These 24 will add to the 10\,000+ Starlink satellites currently operational.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-starlink-group-17-37-2/
LOCATION:SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260422T000155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T002606Z
UID:10001253-1778803200-1778889599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:A Conversation with 'Why Space? The Purpose of People' Author Rick Tumlinson
DESCRIPTION:First in a series of live webinars with EarthLight Founder Rick Tumlinson\, exploring the ideas in his book “Why Space? The Purpose of People”. 06:00 HST | 09:00 PDT | 12:00 EDT | 16:00 UTC. This is more than a conversation about rockets or exploration. It is about the future of humanity: resilience\, possibility\, innovation\, and the expansion of life itself! Big futures require big vision\, and space is one of the boldest frontiers we can choose. If you care about civilization\, progress\, and what comes next\, this webinar is for you. Via Zoom\, no cost\, registration required. Tumlinson won the 2014 Robert & Virginia Heinlein Prize.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/a-conversation-with-why-space-the-purpose-of-people-author-rick-tumlinson/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260219T080324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T080956Z
UID:10001028-1778889600-1778975999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:2026 American Rocketry Challenge National Finals
DESCRIPTION:At Great Meadow equestrian center and conservation park. Student teams who have designed\, built and launched their rockets into the Top 100 will compete for the title of National Champion and have a chance to represent the USA at the International Rocketry Challenge\, whether held at the Farnborough Air Show in England or Paris Air Show. \nNational Finals is open to the public and is an opportunity for aerospace enthusiasts and families to see these young innovators in action\, connect with aerospace organizations\, and join in some hands-on fun.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/2026-american-rocketry-challenge-national-finals/
LOCATION:The Plains VA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20250508T214610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T220650Z
UID:10001276-1778976000-1779062399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / 9 x Globalstar 2-R
DESCRIPTION:Launch window 08:50-09:04 EDT | 02:50-03:04 HST for mobile communications network satellites to LEO\, replacing MDA existing ones with new ones built by Globalstar. Rocket Lab constructed the satellite buses and launch dispensers.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-9-x-globalstar-2-r/
LOCATION:SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260507T220923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T221144Z
UID:10001271-1778976000-1779062399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Meet Astronaut Norm Thagard
DESCRIPTION:Mission Specialist\, space shuttle Challenger (STS-7); Mission Specialist\, space shuttle Challenger (STS-51-B); Mission Specialist\, space shuttle Atlantis (STS-30); Payload Commander\, space shuttle Discovery (STS-42); Researcher\, Soyuz TM-71 / Mir 18. “Astronaut Encounter” and autograph signing included with admission; can purchase “Chat with an Astronaut.” \nLicensed physician; former Marine Corps Reserve Captain; naval aviator with over 2\,200 flight hours.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/meet-astronaut-norm-thagard/
LOCATION:Kennedy Space Center FL\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260508T215552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T215552Z
UID:10001277-1779062400-1779148799@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-42
DESCRIPTION:Launch window 19:11-23:11 PDT | 16:11-20:11 HST for 24 internet satellites. First stage Booster B1100 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 6th flight. These satellites add to the existing 10\,000+ operational Starlink satellites.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-starlink-group-17-42/
LOCATION:SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20250617T232923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T231503Z
UID:10000178-1779062400-1779494399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:IAU Symposium 405: Traversing the Galactic Center in Space and Time
DESCRIPTION:Galactic Center of the Milky Way is instrumental in mapping and understanding galaxies since it is the closest galactic nucleus to us. At Brno Observatory and Planetarium\, Kraví hora 522/2. \nDespite many detailed\, multiwavelength studies of the central regions of our Galaxy\, we still have many open questions concerning its history and future evolution. This symposium will bring together experts working on both observational and theoretical studies of the Galactic Center so that they can “traverse” this exciting region and look at details of its past processes and potential future. We will explore the remarkable progress made since the last major meeting of the community—the Galactic Center Workshop in Granada\, April 24–28\, 2023. We will examine exciting new results\, including those from JWST and GRAVITY/ERIS at the VLT\, as well as insights from ALMA and MeerKAT.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/iau-symposium-405-traversing-the-galactic-center-in-space-and-time/
LOCATION:Brno\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20250618T011816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T115814Z
UID:10000180-1779062400-1779494399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:IAU Symposium 406: Future landscape of astrophysical transients: novel approaches in theory and observations
DESCRIPTION:At University of Turku; expecting up to 200 participants. Look at events page for the welcome reception on Monday and the Astronomy on Tap event on Tuesday\, and at the “things to do while in Turku” page for other ways to spend your time.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/iau-symposium-406-future-landscape-of-astrophysical-transients-novel-approaches-in-theory-and-observations/
LOCATION:Turku\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260323T090444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T004325Z
UID:10001150-1779148800-1779235199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Vega-C / Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE)
DESCRIPTION:Set for 00:52 French Guiana Time UTC-3 | 17:52 HST May 18 to send astrophysics satellite to elliptical orbit. Joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to investigate the interaction between Earth’s protective shield – the magnetosphere – and the supersonic solar wind.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-vega-c-solar-wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere-link-explorer-smile/
LOCATION:Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)\, Guiana Space Centre\, ~5°N\, French Guiana
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260512T222404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T004134Z
UID:10001279-1779148800-1779235199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Talk: Telescopes on the Moon\, the Future of Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Joe Silk to discuss the Moon as the next great frontier for astronomy. Terrestrial telescopes are facing a crisis as our night skies become increasingly crowded and bright. The solution? Looking upward—and staying there. \nJoin IAU Commission C2 (Communicating Astronomy with the Public) on 19 May 2026 for a fascinating talk by the world-renowned Prof. Joseph Silk (Johns Hopkins / Oxford / CNRS). We won’t just be talking about lunar missions; we’ll be exploring how the Moon’s surface offers a unique sanctuary for the future of science.From the radio-quiet “Far Side” probing the Dark Ages of the universe to optical interferometers searching for biological tracers on Earth-like exoplanets\, the Moon is about to become our most important laboratory.Key Highlights:The Dark Ages: Probing the universe 50 million years after the Big Bang.Gravitational Waves: Capturing the history of merging massive black holes.Are We Alone? Using ultrahigh resolution to image nearby exoplanets.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/talk-telescopes-on-the-moon-the-future-of-astronomy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260515T202307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T202307Z
UID:10001281-1779148800-1779235199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Solid-Fuel SLV (Space Launch Vehicle) / Test Flight
DESCRIPTION:South Korea’s solid‑fuel space launch vehicle\, commonly abbreviated GYŪB (Korean: Goche Yeonlyo Uju Balsache or 고체연료 우주발사체)\, is an orbital booster developed by the state-run Agency for Defense Development (ADD). It is based on solid propellant stages\, with a liquid-fuel post‑boost stage (PBS)\, designed to deploy small satellites—particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR) reconnaissance payloads—into low Earth orbit as part of the country’s independent space-based surveillance capability.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-solid-fuel-slv-space-launch-vehicle-test-flight/
LOCATION:Offshore Launch Platform near Jeju Island\, South Korea
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20250618T011403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T205211Z
UID:10000179-1779148800-1779407999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:2026 ASCEND Conference: Accelerating Space Commerce\, Exploration and New Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Commercial Space Policy Summit runs concurrently with ASCEND visionary sessions\, inspiring speakers\, and a community spirit that welcomes everyone who loves space. Emphasis on 5 space areas: economy\, law\, exploration\, technology\, security. At the Washington Hilton\, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. \nThis year’s Policy and Law programming is more relevant than ever and includes a session on Legal and Policy Frameworks for Lunar Nuclear Power. \nIt is recommended that AIAA attendees follow the suggested channels for booking accommodation within the conference block by following the instructions at https://www.ascend.events/attend/hotel-travel/ \nIf you receive solicitations from other companies\, please forward them to AIAA.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/2026-ascend-conference/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, USA
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260417T035415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T040426Z
UID:10001231-1779235200-1779407999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:CYSAT
DESCRIPTION:Annual international conference dedicated to cybersecurity for space and satellite systems\, bringing together satellite operators\, space agencies\, manufacturers\, cybersecurity experts\, and policymakers to discuss threats\, regulations\, and best practices for securing space infrastructures. Expecting 1\,000+ attendees this year with 80+ speakers and 60+ exhibitors. The event focuses on practical\, operational cybersecurity challenges across the satellite lifecycle\, with conferences\, panels\, technical workshops\, at Station F\, 5 Parv. Alan Turing 75013.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/cysat/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20251031T204604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T025306Z
UID:10000629-1779321600-1779407999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:8th Anniversary of Chang’E-4 Queqiao Relay Satellite Launch
DESCRIPTION:China Queqiao “bridge of magpies” satellite reaches 8 full years in space today\, launched 2018 to provide far side communications to Earth from Chang’E-4 lander / rover.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/change-4-queqiao-relay-satellite-begins-next-year-in-space/
LOCATION:Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point
CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260206T001515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T220251Z
UID:10000663-1779321600-1779407999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:NET May 21 — Launch GSLV Mk II / GISAT-1A (EOS-05)
DESCRIPTION:Launch window 08:45-12:45 India Time | HST 17:15-21:15 May 20 for Earth-observing satellite to geostationary orbit above India. Expected to be 5th successful launch of GSLV Mk II.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-gslv-mk-ii-gisat-1a-eos-05/
LOCATION:Satish Dhawan Space Center\, ~14°N\, Sriharikota\, India
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260413T230915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T230958Z
UID:10001207-1779321600-1779407999@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Abstracts Due for AIAA SciTech Forum
DESCRIPTION:To be held Jan 11-15 2027 in Orlando FL\, USA\, expecting 6\,000+ attendees from 46+ countries. Presentations and papers can be an effective way to hone scientific and technical ideas\, introduce your work to aerospace colleagues\, and refine your research questions. Present at AIAA SciTech Forum to gain expert feedback and elevate your professional profile. The Call for Content is now open. Submit your abstract or session proposal.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/abstracts-due-for-aiaa-scitech-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260501T205013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T071002Z
UID:10001267-1779408000-1779494399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Atlas V551 / Amazon Leo (LA-07)
DESCRIPTION:29 satellites for broadband internet going to LEO on this launch\, part of planned 7\,000+ to be in 98 orbital planes in three altitudes\, 590 / 610 / 630 kilometers. \nAtlas V rocket first stage uses RD-180 engine built by Russia that burns kerosene / liquid oxygen\, and RL10 engine built in USA for 2nd stage that burns liquid hydrogen / liquid oxygen.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-atlas-v551-amazon-leo-la-07/
LOCATION:SLC-41 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260501T205325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T205707Z
UID:10001268-1779408000-1779494399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Electron / Viva La Strix (StriX Launch 9)
DESCRIPTION:Launch set for 21:30 New Zealand Daylight Time | HST 23:30 May 21 for Earth-imaging synthetic aperture radar satellite built by Synspective of Japan.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-electron-viva-la-strix-strix-launch-9/
LOCATION:Launch Complex 1\, ~39°S\, Mahia Peninsula\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260513T022700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T192651Z
UID:10001280-1779408000-1779494399@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Starship 12 — V3 / Ship 39
DESCRIPTION:Launch window open 17:30-19:00 CDT | 12:30-14:00 HST | 22:30 UTC for 12th flight overall of 2-stage Starship vehicle and 1st of bigger / more-powerful Version 3 / V3\, with higher thrust utilizing new Raptor 3 engines. Launch date subject to final final vehicle testing\, site readiness (including the new Pad 2 tower and launch mount)\, and regulatory approval. \nVehicle testing includes static fire with all 33 Raptor engines\, 10 of which were static-fire tested March 16\, first-ever static fire of a V3. \nV3 is 124.4 meters tall and can take 200\,000 kg to LEO compared with 70\,000 kg that V2 could. \nV3 needs to successfully reach Earth orbit and demonstrate orbital fueling before it can journey to the Moon.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-late-jan-launch-starship-12-2/
LOCATION:Starbase\, 25.9°N\, Boca Chica TX\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260516T002606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T003224Z
UID:10001282-1779494400-1779580799@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-37
DESCRIPTION:Another batch of 24 satellites to launch as part of the Starlink space-based Internet communication mega-constellation.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-starlink-group-17-37-3/
LOCATION:SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260521T194735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T192809Z
UID:10001289-1779580800-1779667199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:NET May 24 - Launch Long March 2F / Shenzhou 23 Crew
DESCRIPTION:Launch scheduled for 23:08 Beijing Time | 15:08 UTC | 05:08 HST of 3 Taikonauts to Tiangong Space Station – one member to stay aboard Tiangong for one year\, allowing for Pakistani Astronaut visit around October / November.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-may-24-launch-long-march-2f-shenzhou-23-crew/
LOCATION:Jiuquan Space Launch Center\, ~41°N\, Gansu\, China
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260522T193155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T193155Z
UID:10001301-1779667200-1779753599@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-47
DESCRIPTION:Launch window open 07:41-11:41 EDT | 11:41-15:41 UTC | 01:41-05:41 HST for 29 internet satellites; 1st-stage booster B1078 expected to land on ASDS ASOG after this 28th use.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-starlink-group-10-47/
LOCATION:SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA
CATEGORIES:Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260613T052008
CREATED:20260306T233122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T233122Z
UID:10001087-1779667200-1780099199@spacecalendar.com
SUMMARY:Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP Conference 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Theme “Democratizing Astronomy Communication in the era of accessible Artificial Intelligence” will bring together astronomy communicators from around the world\, both online and in-person in Armenia. At Ani Plaza Hotel. Conference dinner will be at Voskevaz Winery. Special visit to be made to Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory. Pre- and post-conference tours are available. Many posters have been accepted.
URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/communicating-astronomy-with-the-public-cap-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Yerevan\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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