Events

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 Star the wise men followed.

Dr. David Livingston talks live with Tom Olson the founder of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance.

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 first tour company in deep space⁠—offers a variety of adventures including its most popular trip, Destination Solar System. This out-of-this world jaunt takes […]

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 by the astronaut crew quarters. Personal guided tours of the visitor complex’s iconic attractions, including the Rocket Garden, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® and Space Shuttle Atlantis®. […]

If skies are clear, this all volunteer-run, non-profit organization is open to the public 20:00-22:00 for star viewing.

Cosmocité opens the doors to new space epics, from Earth to the Moon and all the way to Mars! Discover how space is revolutionizing our daily lives (communication, navigation, observation…) and the exciting challenges of transportation for the reconquest of the Moon and the conquest of Mars, not forgetting the […]

The 247th AAS meeting (joint with the High Energy Astrophysics and Historical Astronomy Divisions) will be held 4-8 January in Phoenix, Arizona. At Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third Street.

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 her first mission to space. The conference is Sophie’s final media event in Europe ahead of her launch to the International Space Station […]

A Volatile Excursion from Mercury and the Moon to the Kuiper Belt and Beyond. At Dawson College.

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 National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chilean Astronomical Society, is scheduled to take place from January 5th to […]

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 offered introduction to a mentor. Mentors and mentees are asked to fill the form at https://forms.gle/4LHRT8Dp9nJDAq3TA LEAG analyzes for NASA scientific, technical, commercial […]

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 to answer any inquiries from participants. Grant seekers can benefit from personalized assistance, gain valuable insights and enhance their understanding of the NSF […]

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.

3rd RAS General Discussion meeting: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applied to astronomy at Burlington House.

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 trying to sign up countries to join ‘their’ Moon project: Artemis, or the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). How had it come to […]

AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.

Finishing out the Original Trilogy is a 3rd Space Policy Town Hall at 9 pm EST / 8 pm CST / 7 pm MST / 6 pm PST / 4 pm Hawaii Time. After this Town Hall, feedback will be analyzed to see if there will be a sequel, reboot, or […]

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 support. Invited Early-Career Speakers: We will select approximately two early-career researchers who will each give a presentation (approximately 15 minutes, including Q&A). Lightning […]

19:00-21:00 UT at BIS HQ, Vauxhall, London & online on Zoom.

From 1300-1600 JST at Miraikan Hall; led by the Artemis program, which is being carried out through international cooperation, humanity is returning to the Moon and even further afield, toward Mars. Human space exploration is now entering a new phase. The launch of "Artemis II", a lunar orbit mission by […]

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 most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.

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 living systems on Earth 4.1 billion years ago? To try and find answers to this question, we will begin in the star-forming regions […]

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.

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 to award@iafastro.org.

Occurring until Jan 22; SPIE Photonics West and subconference on Optical Power Delivery, key to development of Space Solar Power.

Occurring until Jan 18-21; Topics, include but are not limited to: Satellite, Sustainability, Networking Technologies, Applications and Their Implications, Developing Regions and Emerging Markets, Governance and Ethics, Policies and Regulations, Subsea Networks, Business Opportunities, Emerging Technologies.

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 solar system. Applying the detailed understanding gleaned from these bodies is crucial in our interpretation of exoplanetary systems. With the ongoing programs to […]

Scholarship Awards (merit-based) and educational seminar are presented on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and its impact on our world. Open to public, at Rice University Ralph S. O'Connor Building, 4:00 PM Central Standard Time.

10:00-11:30 EST (UTC-5). Leading the effort to establish lunar infrastructure interoperability, ensuring that systems work seamlessly together by uniting commercial, governmental, and international stakeholders, LOGIC unites 1,000+ members, is sponsored by DARPA and managed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.

FinCOSPAR, EXPO, Remote Sensing Days.

Zoom meeting for discussion, updates; 11:00-11:50 EST.

2 hours (15:00 to 17:00 CET). 15:00 – 15:05 Introduction 15:05 – 15:25 Working Group Reports  WG1 – report “Application of the World Heritage Convention to furthering sustainable natural and cultural heritage management on the Moon”, WG1 status and ways forward  WG2 status and ways forward  WG3 […]

Discovery Series event at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center Theater, featuring Gen. Shawn N. Bratton — Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force; John Plumb — Head of Strategy, K2 Space; Susanne Hake — General Manager, U.S. Government, Vantor; Dennis Woodfork — Mission Area Executive, National Security Space, Johns Hopkins […]

Soliciting short presentations from government, industry, and academia on the following topics: Adaptive mission assurance taxonomies, frameworks, and philosophies Approaches, tools, and techniques that promote agility in mission assurance Managing risk and failure Prioritizing mission assurance activities within constrained resources Missions applying new assurance techniques Failure stories – tell us […]

Scholarship Awards (merit-based) and educational seminar are presented on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and its impact on our world. Open to public, at Tarleton State University (Texas A&M), Clyde H Wells Auditorium FA101, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.

International aerospace trade show approved by central government of China with support from aerospace industries; at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport.

ISS R&D Technical Sessions at 2026 ASCEND are sponsored by ISS National Lab, managed by CASIS under NASA Cooperative Agreement. Due by 11:59 EST (UTC-5). In-person presentations only, May 19-21, Washington DC, USA; open to all nationalities. Preference given to reporting data / results from completed R&D, or funded R&D […]

Theme is Pooling Global Resources to Promote Commercial Space Together. Expecting 20,000 visitors for 300 exhibitors in 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, to provide a comprehensive showcase of the space ecosystem, spanning from R&D and manufacturing to the application end, and illustrate the development landscape of China's commercial space industry. […]

Meet NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, experience STEM exhibits / workshops / robotics tournament, in celebration of 1st Hawai'i Astronaut El Onizuka. At University of Hawai'i, 07:45-14:30 HT. Register ahead for workshops. Partners include Onizuka Family, Onizuka Memorial Committee, Hawai'i Science and Technology Museum, Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope. Sponsors are American Savings Bank […]

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 STS-135, at gala to raise funds for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. At Marriott West Palm Beach. Only 38 individual tickets are available, and […]

Occurring until Jan 29; Theme: Fast and Slow Thinking: The Human Factor in a Rapidly Changing World.

Canadians may submit a question to be answered during a live video call from space. Question must be submitted by 16:00 EST (UTC-5) at https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmkpka0i400cax901vuu4wti5 Selected winners must then make a video recording of their question and send it to CSA-ASC.

Scholarship Awards (merit-based) and educational seminar are presented on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and its impact on our world. Open to public, at University of North Dakota Atmospherium, 4:00 PM Central Standard Time.

MESC 2026 at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre dives into essential themes defining the next decade of the regional space landscape in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology of Oman, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry executive, innovators and academics to accelerate collaboration and capability-building across […]

11th GSA Spaceport Summit will gather global leaders, policymakers, investors and industry experts for Keynote by US Senator Ashley Moody, champion of the New Spaceport Bond Opportunity, and Attorney Kostas Poulakidas on how these bonds are put together. Sessions include: 10-year outlook for spaceports, value of A.I. for spaceports, value […]

09:30 EST NG will announce its Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results for investors.

From 11:00-17:00 EST, with workshop Co-Chairs Maria Banks and Ryan Watkins of NASA; Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative allows rapid acquisition of lunar delivery services from American companies to deliver scientific, exploration and technology payloads to the Moon’s surface and into lunar orbit. The CLPS model offers a unique […]

APACE 2026 will serve as a premier aerospace event for over 1,000 professionals from more than 50 countries. It aims to establish Sarawak as Borneo’s aerospace hub and a leading player in Asia-Pacific’s aerospace industry. The event combines innovation, sustainability, and regional collaboration to accelerate aerospace growth across the region. […]

Monthly teleconference on Excavation & Construction focus group (LSIC), covering lunar regolith handling, construction techniques, and infrastructure for missions.

Illustrated non-technical lecture by Director of the University of California Observatories, at 7:00 PM, free, as part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series at Foothill College. 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills,. Live at Smithwick Theater, Dr. Bruce Macintosh, Director of the University of California Observatories, will give […]

Astronaut Fred Gregory welcomes recipients of the merit-based scholarships with his insightful life stories, and a seminar is presented on the importance of STEM. Open to Public, at University of Cincinnati Nippert Stadium, 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Commercial Space Week Expo (Jan 28-30) and SpaceCom | Space Congress (Jan 29-30): Powering The Next Space Age.  Explore the latest hardware, software, and services. Build new partnerships and policies advancing space commerce and sustainability.  The program features cutting-edge sessions, federal briefings and procurement strategy sessions, curated networking programs and […]

Including collaborative project "Lunar Development Forum -Nikkanogoyo Moon Press", this exhibition attracts global companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and startups eager to showcase cutting-edge space technologies and foster international cooperation. As a result, ISIEX 2026 becomes the key event for advancing space market development, technology exchange, and commercial partnerships globally. […]

Subject is Thermal Management for Surface Power Systems with presentation by Sotirios Zormpas of Lunar Outpost on their innovative thermal energy storage system. Via Zoom at https://jhuapl.zoomgov.com/s/1611407987?pwd=TblSLZ0V6hHWPWxvPiGFfC8ELaIW4x.1

08:30 EST, Lockheed Martin will hold its 4th quarter and full year 2025 earning results telecom.

Invited experts from nuclear policy, space security, and commercial space to examine the growing risks at the intersection of these domains.

Invitation-only 2nd international workshop to discuss ILO-C instrument being integrated on Chang'E-7 lunar lander for launch August 2026 / landing November 2026; participants from USA, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Hawai'i, India, others will attend.

International innovation contest -- hackathon -- joined in 100+ cities in 5 continents, aimed at imagining the products and solutions of tomorrow using space data and technology.

Continues until Feb 4; Organized by Rocky Mountain Section of AAS; at Beaver Run Resort; US$225-780.

40th Anniversary Event for the Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy. Michelle Evans will speak, lead discussion and present 2 of her documentary films: On the Way to the Stars, A Tribute to the Space Shuttle Challenger and the Crew of STS-51L and America's Return to Space. At Lawndale Library, 10:00-15:30 PT.

Plus seminar on importance of STEM. Open to public, 4:15 PM EST, Nesbitt Hall Room 111, Drexel University. Chris Ferguson helped install ISS segment, spent more than 40 days in Space.

Conference with exhibition, highlighting trends, challenges and opportunities in the global space industry. Space agency reps from NASA, ESA, JAXA, UAE, Philippines, Germany, Brazil, Malaysia and Thailand are expected. As the only space show in Singapore endorsed by the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Office for Space Technology & Industry […]

Includes track on planetary geomorphology for all Solar System bodies and exoplanets.

Singapore Airshow is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to shape the future of the global aviation industry. The event offers a unique platform for industry thought leadership through its strategic forums and co-located exhibition and […]

Astronaut on Space Shuttle flights 58, 74 and 92, and Expedition 12 for 6 months aboard the International Space Station.

At the State Capitol, first floor Rotunda from 09:00-15:00; engaging with Kansas 'Ad Astra State' Officials and interested public on the proposal of an Interstellar University in KS, as well as interstellar and Galaxy awareness and education.

At Minato Mirai - Yokohama. The first space summit organized by a prefectural government in Japan.

Driven by great progress in exoplanet research over the past two decades, the field of high contrast imaging is assuming a larger and larger role in the future of astrophysics. Since 2007, the Spirit of Lyot Conference series has brought together the instrumentalists whose innovations push the field forward with […]

Focus on intelligent manufacturing and automatic control for space applications, and promoting aerospace endeavors in universities and industry.

From Resilience to Reinvention: Crafting What's Next in Your Career with speakers Dennis Leung, Andy Tien, Rick Baumgartner; 11:00-14:40 PST, at Lomita Library, 24200 Narbonne Avenue.

Attend to hear fascinating talks from experts in the fields of astronomy and space science. With conference hosts; Dr Stuart Clark and Dr Lucie Green. BIS stand at this event – come along and try our ISS Docking Simulator!

The conference will focus on the latest developments and future trends in aerospace science and astronomy. Topics range from satellite technology innovation to deep space exploration missions and new astronomical discoveries and theoretical breakthroughs. Attendees will discuss how to use modern technology to solve problems in aerospace engineering, and explore the […]

Focus on space-based situational awareness and communication via partnerships. At Oslo Event Hub.

Webinar, 15:30-17:00 Central European Time (UTC+1) (04:30-06:00 HT), to discuss ongoing issues and future activities involved in European access to space. 8 presenters include people from Arianespace, ESA, Exolaunch, Isar, PLD Space, ESPI.

Intensive 3-day forum for: Gaining front-line insight into new missions, business models and launch architectures; Securing meaningful, one-on-one connections with decision-makers and funders; Positioning yourself and your company at the heart of the global small-satellite ecosystem. Unlock the business and financial knowledge required to leverage smallsat innovation and cutting-edge technology […]

The Moon is a primary focus for space activities around the world in the coming decades, including orbiters, landers, rovers, human activities, science, and both short- and long-duration missions evolving into a sustainable ecosystem. These activities are driving a need for infrastructure to provide consistent, precise, real-time lunar Positioning, Navigation […]

11:30-13:00 EST, with Jim Bridenstine, Managing Partner for The Artemis Group, the 13th Administrator of NASA, where he was responsible for managing its 70,000-person workforce and $23 billion annual budget.

The annual Maunakea Coin Contest is open to all Big Island students in grades K to 12, including homeschooled children. The 2026 Maunakea Coin Contest opens on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The deadline to enter is Friday, February 13, 2026.

And seminar on importance of STEM. Open to public, 1:00 PM CST, Bell Museum at University of Minnesota. Bob Cabana was on Shuttle missions including the 1st ISS assembly mission, and launch of Ulysses spacecraft to Jupiter and the Sun.

Must address the vision of Martine Rothblatt

February Working Group meeting, 10:00-11:30 EST (UTC-5). Lunar Operating Guidelines for Infrastructure Consortium brings together the international and commercial lunar community around adopting, adapting and potentially authoring interoperability standards, ensuring that lunar infrastructure systems can function within a cohesive ecosystem. Sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and managed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory […]

Space Sustainability Research Fellows selected in 2025 present their research: Deborah Housen-Couriel on information sharing, and Beril Saadet Turnbull / Calum Turner on "the circular space economy"; followed by audience Q&A; 10:00-11:30 EST. Description of Fellows here: https://www.swfound.org/news/announcing-swfs-2025-space-sustainability-research-fellows

Kenta Tsuchiya of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Washington DC office will be the special guest, 18:00-20:00 EST at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW ground level conference room, for International Space University USA Alumni Association Washington DC Chapter and the interested public; a casual forum that encourages interaction and discussion.