"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...
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...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Nationwide USA
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...
— SpaceX,
SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
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...
Monday
— International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Turkish Space Agency,
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
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...
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...
— European Space Agency (ESA),
Noordwijk, Netherlands
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...
— European Space Agency (ESA), Centre National D’études Spatiales (CNES), German Aerospace Center (DLR),
Noordwijk, The Netherlands
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...
€150 – €800
Wednesday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
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...
— European Space Agency (ESA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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,...
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...
Sunday
— Hawai'i Space Grant Consortium (HSGC), University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy,
Honolulu HI, USA
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. https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/11/04/lacy-veach-day-2025/
Monday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
High Earth Orbit (HEO)
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...
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;...
Guided by an Advisory Board of leaders from SSPI, Axiom Space, Black Sky, Fidelity, Counco on Foreign Relations, Lockheed Martin, Empire Space, US Space Force; a US...
— International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS),
Antibes - Juan-les-Pins
The 14th IAASS Conference, “Together for a Safe Space Frontier”, invites reflection and the exchange of knowledge on critical space safety topics that demand international collaboration. The...
Appearing in constellation Orion, Orionids are a Class I shower providing up to 20 per hour, swiftly moving ~66km/sec. With activity spanning October 2 - November 12,...
— European Space Agency (ESA),
Noordwijk, Netherlands
Bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and industry experts at the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration. As AI continues to transform the way we design, operate,...
Saturday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Mars Orbit
NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit around a planet other than Earth; launched...
At the Spokane Convention Center. The meeting will have a broad scope, with a wide-ranging program of science and workforce topics, and celebrating planetary exploration and mission...
Monday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Heliocentric Orbit
Convene, connect, and collaborate at the 19th annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium! This year’s event will spotlight how bold ideas, emerging technologies, and new partnerships are...
Space-based situational awareness is critical—for Arctic security, maritime operations, and national resilience. Space demands collaboration. Across borders, between allies, within Norway, where position and expertise—combined with space...
Sunday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
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 environment and resources with Relay Satellite, Orbiter,...
NET Nov — BepiColombo, Hermocentric Orbit Insertion at Mercury, Mercury Orbit: European Space Agency / JAXA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO) expected to reach Mercury,...
Venue / exact date for Hainan, China -- TBC (to be confirmed); As the only professional association for astronauts, ASE supports the advancement of space exploration by providing...
Monday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Change clocks back 1 hour from Daylight Saving to Standard Time; does not include Hawai’i, Arizona (except the Navajo Nation), American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto...
— International Astronomical Union (IAU), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ),
Tokyo, Japan
Coordinating Division Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage The IAU Symposium on Innovative Research and Techniques in Astronomy Communication will take place from November 2 to 6,...
ESWW is the main annual event in the European Space Weather and Space Climate calendar. It is an international meeting organised annually within the European Region in...
— International Astronomical Union (IAU),
Tokyo, Japan
IAU Symposium: IAUS409 - A Journey Towards Effective Astronomy Communication; online and at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, 2-21-2 Osawa Mitaka, Tokyo. Topics include: Innovations in Data...
Wednesday
— Secure World Foundation (SWF), Agência Espacial Brasileira (AEB),
Brasília, Brazil
Expecting senior government and executives from NASA, Firefly, Blue Origin to discuss innovation, competitive advantages and a "space industrial revolution in LEO". Capped at 250 participants. At...
US$849
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Near-Rectilinear Halo Orbit / Cislunar Space
Major international forum in space hardware environmental testing for research and development and qualification. It provides a unique opportunity for engineers, technicians and scientists from industry, government...
At the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran. This event represents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant aerospace gatherings, connecting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors from around...
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO, multiwavelength craft surpasses another year of operations in space today, launched in 2004.
Sunday
— International Astronomical Union (IAU),
Shenzhen, China
GNOSIS promotes, coordinates and develops collaboration across the academic, defence, industrial and political sectors to understand and solve problems relating to the sustainable use of Space.
Monday
— International Astronomical Union (IAU),
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Held every 3 years, targeted to professional astronomers, postdocs, postgraduate and undergraduate students pursuing a research career in Astronomy. As previous editions of this meeting, XVIII LARIM...
Addition of a display and market area to the annual gathering that culminates in the Space Cowboy Ball charity event accompanies presentations on everything about space, including...
SpaceX to launch Starship with Venturi Astrolab FLEX C rover from Starbase, Boca Chica TX. Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX-C) rover to launch to Moon South Pole...
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface
China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, Moon (43° N, 51.9° W), surpasses another full...
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft studying sun, surpasses another full year of operations in space today, launched 1995; discovered more...
— Interstellar Research Group (IRG),
Venice, Italy
Hosted by The Venetian Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts in association with The Interstellar Research Group, the world’s experts in exoplanet research, advanced space propulsion, power,...
Thursday
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses another full year in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to Earth in 2020, and now in extended...
— American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
Adelaide, Australia
Research papers are presented in a formal technical meeting atmosphere, and ideas are exchanged and programs discussed. Cash prizes given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place papers...
Monday
— American Geophysical Union (AGU),
San Francisco CA, USA
European Space Agency (ESA) craft in Very Eccentric Elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black holes, mapping dark matter, surpasses next full...
Monday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Guang Han Gong, 44.12°N 19.51°W, Moon Surface
China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, surpasses another full year on Moon surface, landed...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) surpasses another full year in space today; launched 2009, went into hibernation February 17, 2011...
Wednesday
— Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI),
Moon Orbit
Surpassing 4th full year / entering 5th year in lunar orbit, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) first lunar spacecraft Danuri launched in Aug 2022 and reached Moon...
Saturday
— European Space Agency (ESA),
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point
10:49 HST (00:49 UTC); the Sun reaches the point where it is farthest South of the celestial equator, marking the shortest day and longest night of the...
NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA-ASC infrared astronomy telescope surpasses next full year in space since launching on this day via Ariane 5 ECA rocket in 2021.
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Mars Orbit
ESA spacecraft surpasses next full year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, mineralogy, geology, and to search for traces...
NET 2027 — Launch Falcon Heavy / Astrobotic Griffin Lander Mission 2: Astrobotic Griffin planned to carry satellites to cislunar space and take commercial payloads to landing...
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
NET 2027 — ISRO to launch its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) with Chandrayaan-4 lunar lander from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India: Planned launch of Chandrayaan-4 mission for Moon...
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
NET 2027 — CNSA to launch Long March 5 with Xuntian space telescope from Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N), China: Launch of Xuntian (Space...
— SpaceX,
SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 with APEX 1.0 Lunar Lander Mission 1. Lunar lander built by ispace, Draper (mission lead) and Karman Space & Defense under $73M NASA...
— Roscosmos State Corporation,
Vostochny Cosmodrome, ~52°N, Russia
NET 2027 — Roscosmos State Corporation, Launch Luna-26, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia: Roscosmos hopes to launch the Luna-Resurs O (Luna-Resurs Orbiter) to Moon polar orbit with 14 instruments for...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
SLC-39B, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
Crew of 4 to Low Earth Orbit to test docking of Orion craft with separately launched prototype lunar landing systems from SpaceX and / or Blue Origin....
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace. At Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Increasing space awareness and education, remembrances and events honor three Apollo 1 crew members lost in 1967 during a launch pad test: Command Pilot Virgil “Gus” Grissom,...
Thursday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Nationwide USA
Educational and ceremonial events held worldwide to advance space technology / education and honor 7 crew members killed in Shuttle accident 28 January 1986: Commander Francis R....
Sunday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Nationwide USA
American Artemis Return to the Moon For Good is underway, Mars attention and planning advancing, Outer Solar System search for life ongoing, and Interstellar craft on outgoing...
Monday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Nationwide USA
Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss in 2003: Commander Richard D. Husband, Mission Specialist Laurel...
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Mars Orbit
China Tianwen-1 orbiter reaches 6 full years / begins 7th year of operations in Mars orbit; Lander & Rover touched down ~3 months after this date at...
UAE Hope Orbiter, studying Mars atmosphere and climate, reaches 6 full years / enters 7th year in Mars orbit today; launched July 19, 2020 on JAXA H2A...
Thursday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Mars Surface
Third annual observation of 1st successful commercial lunar landing on Moon by Intuitive Machines and its IM-1 Nova-C Lander "Odysseus". This mission also marks the USA first...
Highlighting Galaxy awareness by celebrating the Solar System traveling around Milky Way Galaxy Center every ~225 million Earth years, one Galactic Tick happens every 633.7 days; first...
Recognized proclamation to celebrate the first-ever imaged black hole M87* by Event Horizon Telescope collaboration involving Mauna Kea Observatories, given the Hawaiian name Pōwehi; imaged in April 2017 and...
Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April...
Sunday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
High Earth Orbit (HEO)
Space telescope for NASA Explorers program, reaches 9th full year / enters 10th year in space today, designed to search for exoplanets using the transit method in...
Saturday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
China Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission planned to depart Kamo’oalewa (2016 HO3) today and return to Earth with least 100 grams of sample, to enter Earth atmosphere...
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
China (Zhongguo)
First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’...
Tuesday
— American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
Washington DC, USA
KEY THEMES ARE: Advancing human spaceflight and microgravity research, Enabling sustainable cislunar and lunar exploration, Defining the Moon-to-Mars pathway and beyond, Shaping space policy and law to...
Friday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point
China Queqiao “bridge of magpies” satellite reaches 9 full years / enters 10th year in space today, launched 2018 to provide far side communications to Earth from...
NASA Artemis program to land 1st Woman and Person of Color on Moon is well underway as today is recognized for Kennedy declaring to congress “I believe that...
Saturday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Today marks 5th full year / starts 6th year of continuous Human occupation of TSS; Shenzhou 14 three-member crew launched on this day in 2022, beginning occupation.
The only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development and technology. At Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Sunday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
UN-Sanctioned annual, global asteroid awareness program supporting thousands of independently organized events, providing educational resources; held on June 30, the anniversary of the Tunguska event in 1908...
Saturday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Earth-Moon L1 Lagrange point
Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized / endorsed declaration by the United Nations...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Nationwide USA
First USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet commemorated today for its accomplishment 51 years ago; originally scheduled for July 4, landing was delayed until this...
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Global / Inter-Global
First Human mission to land on Moon in 1969; 1st steps by humans on another World taken by Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin;...
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
High Earth Orbit (HEO)
NASA spacecraft in extended mission phase reaches 28th full year / begins 29th year of operations in space; instruments able to detect X-ray sources 100 times fainter...
Tuesday
— International Astronomical Union (IAU),
Rome, Italy
International Astronomical Union will post a dedicated website "soon". The General Assembly is held every 3 years for astronomers worldwide and includes scientific sessions and administrative business.
Thursday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Heliocentric Orbit
NASA mission to encounter 11 asteroids including a main belt and 7 Jupiter Trojans to come within 1,000 km of 64-km diameter 3548 Eurybates asteroid and its 1-km...
Sunday
— Small Satellite Conference, others,
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA
100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover were unsuccessful in lunar landing.
Monday
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
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 country to land on Moon, and 1st...
Monday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment and its variability.
NET Sep — NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope (NEO Surveyor), to help advance planetary defense efforts to discover and characterize most of the potentially hazardous asteroids...
Monday
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
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 launched 2023.
Wednesday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Jupiter Greek camp at Lagrangian point L4
NASA mission to encounter 11 asteroids including a main belt and 7 Jupiter Trojans to come within 415 km of 21-km diameter 15094 Polymele asteroid which may be...
Sunday
— American Astronomical Society (AAS),
Providence RI, USA
NASA Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft surpasses another full year of operations in Mars orbit after insertion on this day 2014; continuing to study upper...
Sunday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Worldwide
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...
Monday
— International Astronautical Federation (IAF),
Poznań, Poland
Expects ~10,000 participants for event themed One Space. Shared Future. Co-events include Space Generation Congress, September 23-25; UN / IAF Workshop, September 24-26; IAA Academy Day and...
Tuesday
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.
Friday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Nationwide USA
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...
— SpaceX,
SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
NET Oct — Under US$116.9M NASA CLPS award, Intuitive Machines 4th mission to deliver 6 NASA payloads totaling ~79 kg, including carry ESA Lunar ice drill ProSEED / PROSPECT sensor array, magnetometer,...
NET Oct 2027 — Second lunar lander from Blue Origin to launch to Moon South Pole region with payloads including NASA Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER)....
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...
Thursday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
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,...
Tuesday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
High Earth Orbit (HEO)
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...
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;...
Sunday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Mars Orbit
NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit around a planet other than Earth; launched...
Tuesday
— National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Heliocentric Orbit
Observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO, multiwavelength craft surpasses another year of operations in space today, launched in 2004.
Monday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Earth Trajectory
China asteroid sample return mission planned to return to Earth today with at least 100 grams from Kamo’oalewa (2016 HO3); main Tianwen-2 craft is on trajectory to...
Wednesday
— China National Space Administration (CNSA),
Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface
China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, Moon (43° N, 51.9° W), surpasses another full...
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
Earth Trajectory
☆ NET Dec — JAXA Hayabusa 2 mission to perform first flyby Earth today on way to rendezvous with asteroid 1998 KY26 in 2031, after returning samples...
— Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Satish Dhawan Space Center, ~14°N, Sriharikota, India
European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft studying sun, surpasses another full year of operations in space today, launched 1995; discovered more...