Space Calendar

Tech Showcase Submissions Due for Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium Spring Meeting
2026-03-25 | Online
Due no later than 23:59 EDT for conference April 28-30. Send questions on how your technology can be showcased to LSICmeetings (at) jhuapl.edu
Tech Showcase portal is https://lsic.jhuapl.edu/Events/Technology-Demonstrations-Application-new.php

National Space Society Young Professionals Virtual Community
2026-03-25 | Online
18:00-19:00 EDT / UTC-4; NASA Astronaut and Boeing Starliner Commander Chris Ferguson is featured, with his career journey, lessons learned and advice for those building a future in the space industry. Inaugurated in December 2025, learn more here: https://nss.org/the-nss-young-professionals-virtual-community-takes-flight/

Kii Space HUB FY2025 Annual Online Meeting
2026-03-25 | Online
15:00-17:00 Japan Time | 06:00-07:00 UTC | With Kii Space HUB Director & Chief Strategy Officer, Sato.

SatShow 2026 Reception and Industry Gathering
2026-03-25 | Washington DC, USA
Reception at Florida House, 16:30-18:30 EDT and Industry Gathering at The Pierce School 19:00+ EDT for attendees of SatShow Week, March 23-26, 2026. Reception RSVP at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/florida-space-forum-with-spacefund for Florida House, One 2nd Street Northeast, and Industry Gathering RSVP at https://info.aleranwxse.com/26q1-sat-show-week-reception-rsvp for The Pierce School, 1375 Maryland Avenue Northeast.

The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms
2026-03-25 | Online / Washington DC, USA
US House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology will hear from Joel Montalbano, NASA Acting Associate Administrator for Space Operations; Dave Cavossa, Commercial Space Federation President; . Charlie Precourt, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Member. 10:00 EDT at 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, and Online at Committee website, https://science.house.gov/2026/3/space-and-aeronautics-subcommittee-hearing

Ground Control #2 - From Mars to the Moon
2026-03-25 | Oslo, Norway
Guest is University of Oslo Professor Svein-Erik Hamran, who built RIMFAX, the first radar ever to operate on the surface of another planet. He is now developing Lunar RIMFAX for MAGPIE, a European rover mission funded by ESA that will search for water ice at the Moon south pole. Monthly gathering for space community in Norway; at Mesh Youngstorget, Møllergata 6, Oslo; program 17:00-18:30, networking 18:30-20:00; no charge, registration required.

PocketQube Conference 2026
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-27 | Glasgow, Scotland
9th annual conference addressing development of “pico” satellites, providing forum for collaboration among industry and academia. At Glasgow University Union (GUU), 32 University Avenue. Tour of Alba Orbital PocketQube factory on March 27 is offered.

Science for a New Era of Exploration: The Path from the Moon to Mars
2026-03-26 | Online / Washington DC, USA
Annual symposium on Science Priorities, Readiness, and Enterprise Integration, at Holiday Inn on the National Mall, 550 C Street SW, at 13:00-17:30 EDT (07:00-11:30 HST) and online, live-streaming at https://www.spacecommerce.tv/Events/USRA-250327 (link will go live that morning). Speakers include Nicola “Nicky” Fox and others from NASA, and Scott Pace of SPI, Elsayed Talaat of USRA, Chief Scientist of JPL Jonathan Lunine, Axiom Space Chief Scientist Lucie Low, and Lockheed Martin Lunar Exploration Campaign VP Kirk Shireman.

Webinar: Moonlit Talk--When is the Moon truly "for everyone"?
2026-03-26 | Online
09:00 PDT | 12:00 EDT | 18:00 CET | UTC+1; Featuring perspectives that have not traditionally shaped space governance — environmental justice, Indigenous stewardship and community-driven science — to broaden the ethical foundation on which lunar governance is being built. No charge but registration required: https://openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/register/jITNiebPQ0Sa_EhpLErsjg#/registration
This webinar will be moderated by Open Lunar Affiliate Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN; a nonprofit that is creating a world where nonprofits fulfil their missions through the skilful and racially equitable use of technology.
We’ll also hear from Open Lunar Fellows Aaron Mackey and Vic Paulson, who will share updates on their research related to Designated Lunar Areas. Panellists will be announced soon! Sign up via the link below.

Federal Communications Commission Meeting Including "Weird Space Stuff"
2026-03-26 | Online / Washington DC, USA
Online, https://www.fcc.gov/live, and at FCC offices, 45 L Street Northeast, 10:30-12:30 EDT | March Open Commission Meeting includes agenda item: Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, https://www.fcc.gov/document/spectrum-abundance-weird-space-stuff, that proposes and seeks comment on ways in which to make additional spectrum available for command and control of spacecraft supporting emergent space operations, but which do not use spectrum as part of any radiocommunications services provided to the public. (SB Docket No. 26-54)

Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium: Surface Power Telecon
2026-03-26 | Online
LSIC Surface Power Focus Group online discussion of dust-toleration connectors for lunar surface applications. Jorge Núñez, from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU-APL), will present an overview of the lunar surface dust environment. Then, Josh Yank of Yank Technologies and Erik Strahl of Amphenol will share recent advances in their companies’ respective dust-tolerant connector designs. Q&A after each speaker’s talk, and attendees’ insights welcomed!
At 11:00 EDT | 15:00 UTC | 06:00 HST
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CanSat Competition and UK Youth Rocketry Challenge Regional Finals
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-27 | Llanbedr, UK
At Snowdonia Space Centre. CanSat competition is organized by the UK European Space Education Resources Office (ESERO-UK), supported by the European Space Agency (ESA). Teams must design and build their own mini satellite within the dimensions of a drinks can, that must include all major subsystems found in a satellite (such as power, sensors and a communication system). The satellites are launched to an altitude of around 300m on mini rockets at regional launches around the UK.
The Welsh regional finals of the annual UKROC (UK Youth Rocketry Challenge) competition sees student teams design, build and launch a model rocket carrying a fragile payload. See https://www.ukroc.com/

2nd IAA Moon Farside Protection Symposium
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-27 | Paris, France
The Moon naturally shields electromagnetic waves generated by human activities on Earth and around it, results in a silence zone on and above its Farside, called Shielded Zone on the Moon (SZM). The SZM is a region of utmost scientific interest, in particular for Cosmology, Astrobiology, Planetary Defense, and SETI / Technosignatures. Online conference attendance is possible.
1. COSMOLOGY – To detect the extremely feeble radiation of the hydrogen line at 1420 MHz, down-shifted to much lower frequencies, MHz or kHz, due to the over 13 billion years of universe expansion. The radio silence of the Farside would ensure a significant leap forward in Cosmology research.
2. ASTROBIOLOGY – To study pre-biological interstellar molecules through their roto-vibrational spectra: a fine search for weak spectral lines that can be supported by advanced radio telescopes in combination with the radio silence of the Moon Farside.
3. PLANETARY DEFENSE – From the Moon Farside, radar and optical telescopes can be used for accurate measurements of the six orbital parameters of each asteroid and comet. This would increase the lead time that is the time that Humanity has in order to setup space missions to Deflect asteroids and comets before they impact the Earth.
4. SETI/TECHNOSIGNATURES – To search, with very low noise, for “signatures” of Alien Civilizations that would reach us extremely faint due to the vast distances between stars. The discovery of one or more Extraterrestrial Civilizations would change the course of human history.

Panel Discussion: Women in Space: The Architects of Space
2026-03-27 | London, United Kingdom
17:30 UT, in person and online, this event brings together leading women from across the space industry to explore the milestones shaped by women and the pathways they are forging for the future. Through a dynamic panel discussion, speakers from diverse backgrounds will reflect on the contributions women have made across multiple areas of the space sector.

Earth & Space Report Featuring Jordan Bretzfelder on Planetary Analogs
2026-03-27 | Online
William Waller invites Dr. Bretzfelder from Georgia Tech to discuss via Zoom “Planetary Analogs: Simulating the Solar System in our Backyard.” At 19:00 EDT | 23:00 UTC | 13:00 HST. Here is her abstract:
Rocky planetary bodies throughout the solar system have a variety of different surface conditions, from the thick atmospheres of basalt-covered Venus and organic-rich Titan, to the ephemeral atmospheres of hyper-volcanic Io and the frozen surface of Pluto. Despite these differences, geologic processes and resulting landforms are surprisingly similar on all of these worlds. My work leverages accessible terrestrial analogs, meaning comparable natural environments or systems, that are found here on Earth (or created in the lab) to better understand these geologic processes and their planetary counterparts. The projects I will discuss are conducted in support of ongoing and upcoming planetary exploration missions, including the Mars rovers and the upcoming Dragonfly mission, as well as other missions in the early stages of development.
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AIAA Region IV Student Conference
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29 | Houston TX, USA
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 in each category. At Rice University.

Guided Tour of Lunar Analog Craters with Planetary Geologist Kirby Runyon
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-30 | El Paso TX, USA
With guests Astronaut Chris “Hanks” Sembroski and daughter, included is tour of Virgin Galactic launch site and simulated human mission at Las Cruces Challenger Education Center. New Mexico lunar analogs Aden Crater, Kilbourne Hole and the Carrizozo lava flow are on the tour. Also joined by Mark Wagner.
Kirby Runyon is a planetary geologist with the NASA-funded Planetary Science Institute and is also an entrepreneur with his company, Planex.space. Dr. Runyon is also a zero gravity coach contracting with the Zero Gravity Corporation and has trained ticket-holding Virgin Galactic private astronauts in the geology they will see from space over New Mexico. Planex entertains, educates, and inspires tourists and the space-curious with astrogeology training and planetary-themed Zero Gravity flights. Reach him at kirby at planex.space.
Mark Wagner is a former classroom teacher, career education technologist, and published space educator. Dr. Wagner is CEO and co-founder of ARES Learning, President of the Space Prize Foundation, and co-host of the Space Education Summit. He holds graduate certificates in space education and space philosophy, and is the author of both Space Education: Preparing Students for Humanity’s Multi-Planet Future (2022) and More Now: A Message From The Future for The Educators of Today (2018). He can be reached at mark at areslearning.com.

Artemis II: Pathway to the Moon
2026-03-28 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA
A never-before-seen Artemis experience on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis. This exclusive exhibition immerses you in the story, scale and ambition of Artemis II. Created by NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, the exhibit invites you to step into the mission—exploring the spacecraft, technologies, and people making America’s return to the Moon possible. Follow the journey of the Artemis II crew, learn how states across the nation are contributing to the mission, and see the Moon from the crew’s point of view. Included with general entry fee.

Abstracts Due for 2026 Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
2026-03-29 | Online
Convening July 26-30 at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, the conference welcomes technical papers spanning all areas of astrodynamics and space-flight mechanics and brings together experts from across the global space community.

Virgin Galactic 4th Q 2025 / FY 2025 Financial Results
2026-03-30 | Online
Telecon at 17:00 EDT, 14:00 PDT, 11:00 HST.

Launch Falcon 9 / Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
2026-03-30 | SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
Launch window 03:20-04:17 PDT | 00:20-01:17 HST | 10:20-11:17 UTC for dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers to sun-synchronous orbit

International Space University ISU-DC Space Café
2026-03-30 | Washington DC, USA
Washington DC-area US Alumni Association features Marcella Kneppers and Bastiaan van den Berg. Kneppers is Kingdom of the Netherlands Senior Advisor for Innovation, Science, and Technology at the Washington Embassy and will speak on technological and scientific developments, and policy trends in the aerospace and energy sectors in both the United States and the Netherlands. Her work centers on identifying synergies, fostering international collaboration, and enabling knowledge exchange. van den Berg is Counselor for Transportation and Environment. 18:00-20:00 EDT at Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Avenue Northwest.

Launch Tianlong-3 / Demo Flight
2026-03-30 | Jiuquan Space Launch Center, ~41°N, Gansu, China
Launch window 19:00-21:14 China Time | 01:00-03:14 HST | 11:00-13:14 UTC by Space Pioneer of Beijing, a private launch company founded in 2015 by Kang Yonglai. Tianlong-2 can take 4,000 kg to LEO and 3,000 kg to SSO via 3 stages powered by RP-1 and LOX.

STC2026: Central Eurasia Space Technology Conference
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-01 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
5th annual event, expecting 500+ attendees and 40+ speakers, discussing space and satellite business among space agencies and industry. At InterContinental Hotel, 2 Shakhrisabz Street in Trilliant Business Park near Amir Temur Square. Speakers include Christian Feichtinger of IAF.

Orbital Data Centers Series: The Energy Imperative
2026-03-31 | Online
A conversation on the energy and computing needs driving the push toward orbital data centers. No cost, registration required. With Star Catcher CEO Andrew Rush, and Foundation for American Innovation Research Fellow Daniel King. At 13:00-13:45 EDT | 17:00-17:45 UTC | 07:00-07:45 HST

Launching the UAE to Orbit
2026-03-31 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
At campus of the American University in Dubai (AUD), 15:00-18:00 UTC+4, organized by Armen V. Papazian, Visiting Professor of Space Economics to share United Arab Emirates’ vision and strategy in space science, economics and technology. Public event features the president of AUD, and the director general of the UAE Space Agency.

Abstracts Due for Space Renaissance International World Congress IV
2026-03-31 | Online
To be held June 30-July 4, 2026. Online event held every 5 years, keynote speakers include SRI president Bernard Foing, Michelle Hanlon, Madhu Thangavelu, Frank White, Rick Tumlinson, Giuseppe Reibaldi. SRI is now an official Observer for UN COPUOS. Legacy of Gerard K. O’Neill space settlement concepts is of great relevance to SRI, and they advocate for accelerated Civilian Space Development, “HI” – Human Intelligence – while seeing AI as a tool not a replacement, humans not only surviving but having a high-quality cultural life.
Submit abstracts at https://spacerenaissance.space/sric4-abstract-submission/

ISS / U.S. EVA #95
2026-04-01 | Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
For U.S. spacewalk 95, planned for April, two NASA Astronauts (yet to be named) will prepare the station’s 3B power channel for a future solar array installation. NASA will provide more information on the date and time of the spacewalk, and other details, closer to the operation.
The spacewalks will be the 279th to support space station assembly, maintenance and upgrades. This will be the second ISS spacewalks of 2026 and the 2nd for Expedition 74. Spacewalk 95 originally was scheduled for January, but the date was adjusted after the early departure of NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑11 mission.
Learn more about the International Space Station: https://nasa.gov/station
Read the latest mission updates from the station: https://nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/

NET Apr 1 — Launch SLS / Orion / Artemis 2
2026-04-01 | SLC-39B, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
Launch window 18:24-20:24 EDT | 22:24 UTC | 12:24 HST for crew of 4 in Orion spacecraft on around-the-Moon flight to last 9-10 days; 3 USA and 1 Canada Astronaut: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen; mission will also deploy numerous CubeSats; launch opportunities also on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 30.

45th Observation of STS-1 Columbia Flight
2026-04-01 | Nationwide USA
Commemorations occur today in honor of 1st ever NASA Space Shuttle Columbia carrying John Young and pilot Robert Crippen around Earth on 54.5-hour mission in 1981.
