With guest Arnt-Børre Salberg of the Norwegian Computing Center, partner with ESA for THOR Earth observation, a shared platform available to anyone with basic Python skills. At Mesh Youngstorget, Møllergata 6, 17:00-20:00 CEST. No charge but registration required. Program followed by networking.
Expected for 17:07 PDT | 14:07 HST | 20:07 EDT | 00:07 UTC, after ~10-day journey around the Moon and 4-day return to Earth from Moon. A joint team of NASA specialists and U.S. Navy divers will secure the capsule, check for hazards, and recover the crew. Five large airbags […]
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 released Apr 10, 2019.
In honor of Astronomy Month, celebrated around the Earth, this full-dome planetarium program takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the […]
Held annually in conjunction with the Space Symposium, SGFF is a multi-day, high-intensity, fast-paced professional development and networking event focused on the global space industry. Students and young professionals from around the world, who are working and participating in all facets of the space community, apply to attend SGFF each […]
No-cost, all-day, family-friendly event at Griffith Observatory featuring Astronauts Jannicke Mikkelsen and Ron Garan. A special ticketed feature presentation is at 7pm followed by a VIP reception that includes beer, wine, appetizers, and after hours telescope access. At 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, on the southern slope […]
MKO staff, ʻohana and community partners are invited to march in the annual Merrie Monarch Parade representing the Maunakea Observatories. We will gather at the soccer fields on bayfront that morning to talk story and make lei before marching. Please sign up to attend here. This is open to anyone […]
14:00 CDT at Cyber Hall, 914 W Main St, opposite Norman High School; prospective members are welcome. Agenda: Introductions and review of Space events this past month; What’s Happening in Space - News, Pictures, and Videos approximately one hour, see the April Update at http://osa.nss.org before the meeting for items […]
Celebrating Yuri Gagarin, the 1st human to orbit Earth on Vostok 1 spacecraft in 1961; the flight lasted 108 minutes at 27,400 kph and 327 km above Earth.
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 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. We use space to bring the world together, […]
Launch window 02:57 - 06:57 EDT | 20:57 Apr 11 - 00:57 Apr 12 HST for 29 internet satellites; Booster 1080 expected to land on ASDS JRTI after this 26th flight.
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 University of Maryland.
23:59 EDT | 03:59 UTC April 14. No cost for Online attendance; US$150-220 for in-person (Laurel MD, USA). Theme Accelerate the Pace: Touch Down, Power Up, and Explore! focuses on urgency for lunar infrastructure technology efforts, inviting discussions on how we can accelerate progress together. With the incredible momentum set […]
20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments: ASCE Earth & Space 2026
Theme: Building Capacity Through Innovation and Collaboration. Expecting 10,000+ registrants, 247 exhibitors, 24 space agencies, 1500+ organizations. At The Broadmoor Hotel & Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Access to specific Track Programming ONLY available at US$425 for tracks: Space Law & Regulation, Space Science & Exploration, Space Finance & Investment, Game Changers: […]
For undergraduates in STEM-related courses. At Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
65th session of the UN COPUOS Legal Subcommittee (LSC). Informal meetings and consultations are expected to take place on April 13-14 and April 23-24, surrounding the main session dates. Key lunar issues to be addressed include resources and information-sharing. Sessions focus is on international space governance, including space safety, sustainability, […]
George N. Andrew, with 46+ years of experience relating to launch vehicle, spacecraft / instrument avionics architecture, design, manufacturing, integration / testing / program management, convenes this course Tuesdays / Thursdays through April 30 at 13:00–15:30 EDT | 17:00-19:30 UTC | 09:00-11:30 HST (6 Classes, 15 Total Hours). All sessions […]
Scheduled for Noon-12:15 China Time | 04:00 UTC | 18:00 HST April 13, rescheduled from Dec 2025; Kinetica is a solid-propellant 4-stage light launch vehicle, 30m tall with fairing diameter 3.35m, able to send 4,000kg to LEO or 3,000kg to SSO.
Launch window 02:13-06:13 EDT | 20:13 Apr 13 - 00:13 Apr 14 HST, for 29 internet satellites. Booster B1080 planned to land on ASDS JRTI after this 26th launch.
Launch window 19:00-23:00 PDT | 16:00-20:00 HST, for 25 internet satellites. Booster B1082 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 21st flight.
With Tim Lieuwen of Georgia Institute of Technology, 13:00-14:00 EDT | 07:00-08:00 HST, spanning from fundamentals to current applications and unsolved problems at the intersection of combustion, fluid mechanics, and flow stability, offering insights for industry, researchers, and students alike. Full title of seminar: Patterns and Structure in the Fury […]
At Cal Poly campus building number 06, Performing Arts Center (PAC). Workshop sessions include: Core Hardware / Mechanisms, Radiation & Reliability, Comm Systems, Payloads, Deployment, Software / Autonomy, Flight Demos. There is a Career Fair at the end of the workshops, and a Farmer's Market in the late afternoon. 3 […]
Addressing technology and policy advances in CNS research, development and implementation programs, and policies related to CNS/ATM capabilities and applications. Includes a workshop on interaction between launches and the air traffic system. ICNS Conference assembles leaders from government, industry, and academia, as well as senior technical experts to address important […]
44th annual ISDC to be held Jun 4 - Jun 7 in McLean VA, USA, to bring together visionaries in spaceflight, the NewSpace economy, and space settlement for 4 days of groundbreaking discussions and insights. International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2026: Space For Us All
At NASA Armstrong flight Research Center, for companies, government agencies and organization to explore collaboration opportunities in advanced research and technology development with NASA. 08:00-16:00 PDT on Wednesday, April 15, and 10:30-17:00 PDT or Thursday, April 16. Registration required.
AIAA secret / NOFORN event covering the strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and defense community.
Themes include Beyond Gravity and Cosmic Understanding, as described by conference Chair Carlo Viberti of SpaceLand Italy.
Applied Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Design Engineering and Flight Test Technical Committees of AIAA all pitch in to call forth enthusiastic creativity from the next generation. College-student teams will design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of an unmanned, electric powered, radio-controlled aircraft which can best meet the specified mission profile. […]
Launch window 12:10-12:24 China Time | 18:10-18:24 Apr 16 HST of 2-stage rocket used for taking satellites to LEO and SSO. This would be the 97th successful launch of a Long March 2D, out of 98 attempts.
In honor of Astronomy Month, celebrated around the Earth, this full-dome planetarium program takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the […]
Space telescope for NASA Explorers program reaches 8th full year in space today, designed to search for exoplanets using the transit method in an area 400 times larger than that covered by Kepler / K2 mission; launched April 18, 2018.
Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 04:00-08:00 HST for 25 internet satellites. Booster B1097 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 8th flight.
Launch window 06:45-09:43 EDT | 00:45-03:43 HST for one AST Space Mobile satellite for cellular broadband, which features ~223-square-meter communications array making it the largest commercial deployment in LEO. Booster GS1-SN002 expected to land on ASDS Jacklyn after this 2nd flight.
Annual advocacy event that connects space advocates with their members of Congress in Washington D.C. Training 13:00-17:00 Sunday Apr 19. Congressional meetings Monday Apr 20. Anyone age 18+ with USA address can register, under 18 must be accompanied by parent / guardian; Planetary Society membership required (can be added at […]
Launch window open 02:48-04:05 EST | HST is 20:48-22:05 on Apr 19; 10th of 10 navigation satellites to MEO; 1st stage booster planned to land on autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) in Atlantic Ocean.
Top four-fifths of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage will be moved from NASA Michoud Assembly Facility to load on a barge for delivery to Kennedy Space Center. Media are invited. Speakers will be featured. The SLS is already begun in the Vehicle Assembly Building with the engine section […]
This 5th conference expects 600+ participants from 200+ organizations in 65+ countries, including 50+ African governments, to hear 60+ speakers and visit 40+ exhibitors. Includes a Startup Pitch Competition. Discounted passes for online and students. At Stade d'Angondjé.
A platform for a fruitful discussion of fundamental problems and practical issues, exchange of research results and ideas in space biology and medicine, including: – Analogue Environments – Isolation – Astrobiology – Artificial Intelligence – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary – Challenges of Future Spaceflights – Circadian Rhythm – Commercial Spaceflight / […]
A meeting revisiting the Hubble Sequence 100 years on: Linking the morphological evolution of galaxies across cosmic time. Invited Speakers: Angela Adamo (Stockholm University) Oscar Agertz (Lund University) Michele Cappellari (University of Oxford) Andrei Kravtsov (University of Chicago) Sharon Meidt (Ghent University) Lamiya Mowla (Wellesley College) Vadim Semenov (CfA) Adrianne Slyz (University of Oxford) Takafumi Tsukui (ANU) […]
Launch window open 13:00-17:00 PDT | 16:00-20:00 HST for 25 internet satellites. Booster B1100 planned to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 5th flight. This is the booster with special "100" painted logo.
Launch window 20:00 Apr 21 - 01:00 Apr 22 EDT | 14:00-19:00 HST for sub-orbital Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) test program of Rocket Lab, using its electric-pump-fed engines.
Origins, Development, Operation and Lessons Learned from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope with Jonathan Arenberg, Northrop Grumman Fellow and Chief Mission Architect for Science and Robotic Exploration, Fellow of the International Optics and Photonics Society, SPIE, and an Associate Fellow of AIAA. In-person at 17:30 PDT at Lomita Library (Don […]
Best seen from Northern Hemisphere, with a lower hourly rate in the Southern Hemisphere, Lyrids seem to stream from the Constellation Lyra. They actually derive from the debris trail of Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which has a period of 415 years. Can be "fireball" bright but usually lack persistent trains, […]
MEPAG Hybrid Meeting #43, online and in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins at Mt Washington, Susquehanna Room, 6225 Smith Avenue. No charge but registration required.
At 12:00 PDT, University of Southern California (USC) campus. Astronaut Frederick D. Gregory flew 3 Space Shuttle missions, STS-51B, STS-33 and STS-44.
Exploring the intersection of space innovation and planetary stewardship, from 12:00-14:00 EDT / UTC-4; no cost but registration required at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2yLblO6EqWkVLaCtst5oMSbSdwDAq3_WiuUW5fMOwStqb2Q/viewform
Moderator Elizabeth Barrios of Blue Origin welcomes panelists from ArianeGroup, DGLR, Sapienza University of Rome, Women in Aerospace, and CSEM at 15:00-16:00 CEST | 13:00-14:00 UTC | 09:00-10:00 EDT | 06:00-07:00 PDT. Webinar is to explore and assess recent advancements in space structures, structural dynamics, and materials, particularly in relation […]
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee will meet with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, 10:00 EDT | 07:00 PDT | 04:00 HST.
The goal of this workshop is to bring together interdisciplinary scientists to discuss outstanding science questions about Io -- the most volcanically active world in the Solar System, yet fundamental questions persist regarding its origin, evolution, present-day activity, dynamic atmosphere, and its complex interactions with the rest of the Jovian […]
This online-only Lunar Surface Science Workshop (LSSW), each day 11:00-17:00 EDT | 15:00-21:00 UTC | 05:00-11:00 HST, will share results from the first NASA CLPS missions, provide updates on upcoming deliveries, and discuss lessons learned. Breakouts will gather community input on future lunar measurements and technology demos to support the […]
Launch set for 15:09 New Zealand Standard Time | 03:00 UTC | 17:09 Apr 22 HST, for sending 8 separate spacecraft to SSO, including ones for education, for ocean monitoring, an ultra-small multispectral camera, and an antenna packed origami-style for unfurling to 25 times the packed size. The 8 satellites […]
With David Ariosto and reps from Rocket Lab, Paragon Space Development, Space Rising and more. 16:30-19:00 MST at 850 PBC, 850 North Fifth Street. Mentor Hours with Robert Walker, Technology and Community Director at University of Advancing Technology, Tempe. Speakers on Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, more. No charge but registration required.
Exclusive all-day tour begins at 09:00 EDT with a knowledgeable space expert as guide. Includes: Admission and parking, iconic attractions including Rocket Garden, Deep Space Launch Complex, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Spaceport KSC ride, Shuttle Launch Experience ride, bus tour behind NASA’s gates including (depending on launch schedule) outside of Vehicle Assembly Building / views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A […]
Launch window 14:30-14:51 China Time | 06:30-06:51 UTC | HST is 20:30-20:51 on April 23. Chang Zhen 2D (CZ-2D) is expected to make its 103rd flight, powered by hypergolic fuels (toxic), typically to geostationary transfer orbit. This will be the 3rd flight of 2026 for CZ-2D.
NASA spacecraft with 2.4-meter diameter main telescope begins 37th year in space today, launched Apr 24, 1990; could continue operations until 2040s.
Commemorating the launch of China’s first satellite, Dongfanghong-1 on April 24, 1970.
In Toranomon Area of Tokyo, 09:00-20:00 Japan Time. The lecture sessions cover a wide range of topics, including industry structure and the global competitive landscape, the history of the space industry, Japan’s Space Strategy Fund and Basic Space Policy, and the policies and legal frameworks that support space business—all explained […]
In honor of Astronomy Month, celebrated around the Earth, this full-dome planetarium program takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the […]
Award-winning astronomical artist Dick Luecke will show Moon, planets, nebulae and galaxy sketching; via Zoom at 19:00 EDT | 23:00 UTC | 13:00 HST. Richard Luecke is with the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club (GAAC). Meeting ID 895 264 5644 Passcode 634305 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8952645644?pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&omn=86806605028 https://app.zoom.us/wc/8952645644/join?omn=86806605028&ref_from=launch&pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&_x_zm_rtaid=lUlq0F1PSJynN5z7K7lXlw.1776742760095.605e9b0a3fc09289daa7f7adcd2bd7c9&_x_zm_rhtaid=354&fromPWA=1 One tap mobile +16469313860,,8952645644#,,,,*634305# US +19294362866,,8952645644#,,,,*634305# US […]
Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 04:00-08:00 HST for 25 internet satellites to LEO. First stage B1088 planned to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 15th flight.
First test after ULA Vulcan rocket launching from Florida on February 12, 2026, took a spacecraft to GSO but suffered an anomaly in one of the four solid rocket motors. NASA announcement week of March 11, 2026, said United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur V upper stage will be used for […]
To bring together seasoned and new engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, academia and students, to exchange ideas, review achievements and plan new directions. At University of California, Irvine (UCI), Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, 08:00-18:15 PDT. Co-sponsored by AIAA Orange County and San Gabriel Valley Sections.
Art competition to encourage future STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) leaders, judged by Astronaut Nicole Stott and others, has been on display and judged, and awardees will be celebrated. RSVP to support Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. At Starry Night Gallery, 230 S Beach St, 18:30-20:00 EDT.
Resupply mission to ISS set for 03:21 Baikonur Time UTC+5 | 22:21 UTC Apr 25| 12:21 HST Apr 25; with ~7,280 kg of cargo; after ~2 days, will rendezvous with ISS.
Expected 2 days after launch from Kazakhstan, arriving ~22:21 UTC with ~7,280 kg of cargo.
Launch window 20:52-21:21 EDT | 14:52-15:21 HST | UTC April 28 00:52-01:21, for 29 satellites to Low Earth Orbit for Amazon Leo internet system. Constellation planned to be composed of ~7,236 satellites. ULA is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
Launch window 10:21-11:46 EDT | 04:21-05:46 HST | 14:21-15:46 UTC for first Falcon Heavy launch since 2024, sending to Geostationary Transfer Orbit 3 Ka-band satellites offering 1-terabit-per-second capability. Side Booster B1072 expected to land again, after this 2nd flight, on Landing Zone 40 (LZ-40), triggering a sonic boom. Falcon Heavy […]
Write an essay, make a video, contribute and perhaps be chosen yourself for a second seat on the suborbital flight.
Planned topics include star and constellation myth and imagery; modern and ancient astronomy of China, India, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe.
Speakers include Bhavya Lal and Clive Neal, to bring together visionary engineers building the hardware, policymakers writing the standards, and agency leaders deploying the capital. When NASA, the DOE, the DOW and the commercial aerospace sector need to align on the future of space power, they do it here. At […]
Meeting annually since 1996, industry, academia, and government explore impacts of space weather on modern technology, including communications, navigation, spacecraft operations, human space exploration, aviation, space traffic coordination, and electric power systems. Discussions will also focus on the most pressing needs for operational services, guiding future research and the development […]
Through May 11, Four instructors convene this class because current USA / international / commercial mission plans, both crewed and uncrewed, will be challenged by multiple new hurdles, including regulatory, habitat, mining, and navigation and positioning. This course aims to present a few key challenges related to the return to […]
Launch window 05:51-06:39 French Guiana Time | 08:51-09:39 UTC | HST April 17 22:51-23:39, to carry 32 satellites to Low Earth Orbit for broadband internet, part of projected 7,236 satellites.
Flight hazard notices were filed for a launch between April 28 and 30. This first Long March 10B vehicle has had a successful wet dress rehearsal and was rolled back to integration facilities, likely to integrate the payload. After launch, China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology will attempt recovery of […]
From 09:30-15:00 MST for an "immersive, limited-capacity session" for Arizona Space Congress delegates, deploying a real-world simulation of strategic decision-making for the emerging space economy. At Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona, in downtown Phoenix. The program is intentionally designed around the Mobilization Method, an applied framework developed to move delegates […]
Space Tank hope to ignite innovation in space by having entrepreneurs / inventors / designers / engineers describe their start-up business, for the purpose of receiving support including grants, with awards and opportunities going to those offering the best solutions to address space challenges. In conjunction with the Arizona Space […]
Theme Accelerate the Pace: Touch Down, Power Up, and Explore! focuses on urgency for lunar infrastructure technology efforts, inviting discussions on how we can accelerate progress together. No cost for Online attendance; US$150-220 for in-person (April 28 at Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, USA; April 29-30 at […]
Online short course on Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), critical for crew transfer, in-space assembly and space debris removal, among other uses. Instructor is Pradipto Ghosh; 12 classroom hours / 2.4 CEU-PDH; online via Zoom with replays available. Students will receive Certificates of Completion from both AIAA and Johns Hopkins […]
Launch window 19:00-23:00 PDT | 16:00-20:00 HST for 25 internet satellites to LEO. First stage booster B1071 expected to land on ASDS barge OCISLY in the Pacific Ocean after this 33rd use.
Arnt-Børre Salberg is the guest at 17:00-20:00, Mesh Youngstorget, Møllergata 6, Oslo. He and his team have built THOR since he gave a talk on artificial intelligence and Earth observation from space at Spaceport Norway in 2017. The Norwegian Computing Center was already well ahead in this research — but […]
"Learning from Experiences, Achievements, and Resolution Navigation" -- Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA goals via networking, information exchange, and collaborative learning. By invitation to those affiliated with a NASA-funded SmallSat mission.
Co-Hosted by The AIAA Gravity Dependent Science and Technology Technical Committee (GDST-TC), formerly the Microgravity Space Processes Technical Committee (MSP-TC). Natasha Tsakos shares the story of Space Wonders: the first theatrical company for space, and PARABOLES, a fully choreographed performance in microgravity currently in preparation for flight. Tsakos is a director, […]
Conversations with industry and government leaders on building, powering and managing data infrastructure in space followed by a networking reception. 15:00-19:00 EDT. With FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz, Commercial Space Federation President Dave Cavossa, reps from Star Catcher, Planet, Overview Energy, Voyager Technologies, The Aerospace Corporation, Technology Strategy Partners […]
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’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.
17:24 UTC (07:24 HST).
Launch window 13:33-17:33 PDT | 07:33-11:33 HST for 29 internet satellites to LEO. First stage B1069 expected to land on ASDS ASOG after this 31st flight.
Launch window 23:59 May 2 - 00:39 May 3 PDT | 01:59-02:39 CDT | 20:59-21:39 HST for ride-share of multiple satellites including first spacecraft of Wichita State University, Solar Neutrino Astro-Particle PhYsics (SNAPPY) 3U Cubesat, a test and background-measurement detector being put in polar orbit to explore the fusion core […]
Family-friendly free event, 10:00-16:00 HST at Prince Kūhiō Plaza shopping center, to educate and entertain about astronomy and space, with >30 organizations hoping to inspire next-generation science and technology leaders. Booths / tables may have a solar telescope for safely viewing the Sun surface, hands-on robotics activities, info on how […]
Includes sessions on The Space Economy, SATCOM, Fusing Space / Air / Surface Sensing. Expecting 4,000+ attendees. Special attention to students and young professionals. At Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Boulevard.
More than 570 abstracts were received, 14 plenary and 51 invited speakers span 9 themes, and 58 early career astrophysicists have received travel grants for this Asia Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meeting, a highly anticipated gathering that convenes astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts from countries across the Asia Pacific […]
Includes Lunar Session for discussion of the latest advancement in lunar science, exploration and sustainable utilization, including the deep interior, subsurface structure, surface morphology, up to atmospheric dynamics and the solar wind interaction. Online attendance also offered, with no charge for students and those from certain countries.
Hosted annually in Luxembourg, Space Resources Week is organised by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). The event brings together space agencies, industry leaders, researchers and early-stage […]
Practical application of space systems engineering processes throughout the mission lifecycle. CE Units available; Live only, no recording; 11:00-17:00 EDT | 15:00-19:00 UTC | 08:00-14:00 PDT | 05:00-11:00 HST on May 4, 5, 6, 7. AIAA Certificate of Completion to be awarded.
Authors are invited to contribute to this year’s theme Swarming the Skies, Soaring Beyond: from VLEO to Deep Space. As in the tradition of the 4S Symposium, the selected papers will be discussed in a dedicated session on the first day of the event. The programme will also cover technical sessions, […]
May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard reached the air / space dividing line acknowledged by U.S. government, 50 miles / 80 km. The mission, known as Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) or Freedom 7, was part of Project Mercury, the United States' first human spaceflight program. The internationally accepted altitude of 62 miles […]
Launch window 19:00-23:00 PDT | 16:00-20:00 HST for 24 internet satellites. Core booster B1081 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 24th use. Its first use took Dragon Crew-7 to the ISS. OCISLY first use was to land the 1st stage for the flight of Dragon Crew-8.
With theme Building a Spacefaring Nation, expects ~400 attendees with added technical content track; at Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Confirmed speakers include Pete Worden, representatives of ESA, Voyager, US State Department, Primo Capital Space Fund and President of the Portuguese Space Agency. At Feira Internacional de Lisboa, R. do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisboa
Strongest viewed from southern tropics; north of the equator, expect medium rates of 10-30 per hour just before dawn, with this year's waning gibbous Moon reducing viewing to less than 10. Originating from Halley's Comet, seen in constellation Aquarius from April 19 to May 28, 2026.
13th Annual General Meeting for the Global Intelligence, Space, and C4 Community, at Hilton London Syon Park, and for the first time including a dedicated Space Operations Summit alongside the main programme.
Monthly online aerospace talks with Astronauts and industry leaders; limited to 30 members. Talks begin May 9 and run through March 2027. Benefits Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Program now in its 6th year and includes: Bill Nelson, Clay Anderson, Chris Cassidy, Tim Duquette, Peter Smith, Derek Lang, Susan Helms and a […]
Global Experts Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities continues discussions on ongoing workstreams and priorities related to the sustainable exploration and use of the Moon, with focus on expert dialogue, coordination, and long-term strategic planning for responsible lunar activities. 15th Operational Meeting: September 16, 2026 16th Operational Meeting: December 16, 2026
A one-of-a-kind program in the space industry connecting private capital, International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory–provided access to orbit, and a world-class expert ecosystem to build and accelerate businesses in low Earth orbit. 18:00-20:00 PDT. No cost to attend; registration required. Other dates available; see schedule. https://orbitaledgeaccelerator.com/
Organized with the support of the Amsterdam Space Law & Sustainability Centre and Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC), the Symposium will examine the extent to which the existing international legal framework governing outer space is capable of accommodating rapid technological and operational developments. 10:30-16:00 CEST | 08:30-14:00 UTC | […]
Sport Launch, with FAA waiver to 7,000' AGL, 07:00-14:00 PDT, Lucerne Dry Lake Launch Site (34.496343, -116.958720), Cambria Road https://rocstock.org/lucerne-dry-lake-launch-site/. See organization knowledge base for instructions.
Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 04:00-08:00 HST for 24 internet satellites. Booster B1103 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 2nd flight.
Pilot, space shuttle Atlantis (STS-110); Commander, space shuttle Atlantis (STS-122). Astronaut Encounter and autograph sessions free with admission; can purchase Chat With an Astronaut.
Launch window 15:28-19:28 PDT | 12:28-16:28 HST for 13th batch of satellites built by Northrop Grumman and SpaceX for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Fundamentals of Space Vehicle Mechanisms with instructor Scott Christiansen, and Compliant Mechanism Design with instructor Todd G Nelson, are both being offered live and on-site to the public prior to the 48th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium (AMS) May 13-14 in Huntsville. Each course runs all day, both days, with Certificate of […]
Launch time set for 19:16 EDT | 13:16 HST | 23:16 UTC for 34th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station under the Second contract between SpaceX and NASA. First stage booster is expected to return to launch site, Landing Zone 40, after a sonic boom. Courtesy of […]
Launch window 19:55-20:09 China Time | 01:55-02:09 HST for the 24th launch from Launch Complex 9A, and 154th launch from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The Long March 6A has solid rocket boosters.
At Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, participants will receive theoretical and practical training in preparation of samples, EBSD data acquisition, and data processing for planetary samples. This training opportunity is limited to approximately 10 participants who want to increase their skills in planetary materials research.
ESA CommEO brings together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the Earth observation ecosystem. Discover the latest market trends through keynote sessions, engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, and explore cutting-edge solutions from exhibitors. With dedicated matchmaking opportunities, ESA CommEO is designed to spark collaboration and accelerate commercial growth. At Hotel Meliá […]
Launch window 11:00-13:08 China Time | HST 17:00-19:08 May 12, expected to be the 4th for the Zhuque-2E medium-sized LOX / methane rocket with capacity 6,000 kg to LEO / 4,000 kg to SSO at altitude 500 km, ~49m x ~3m. Expected to be 7th launch from Area 96A and […]
Global companies, investors, and policymakers come together to explore how space technologies are being commercialised — and what it takes to translate capability into adoption, ROI, and growth. At Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
At Von Braun Center. The Thursday night banquet will be held in the Space & Rocket Center, under a Saturn V launch vehicle. Pre-event courses on May 11-12 are available with separate registration: Fundamentals of Space Vehicle Mechanisms, Compliant Mechanism Design Course, Rolling-Element Bearings. Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium is concerned with […]
The workshop will bring together engineers, scientists and policy experts to advance the field of planetary sunshades. At University of Nottingham.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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." Licensed physician; former Marine Corps Reserve […]
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.
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. Despite many detailed, multiwavelength studies of the central regions of our Galaxy, we still have many open questions concerning its […]
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.
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.
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. Join IAU Commission C2 (Communicating Astronomy with the Public) on 19 May 2026 for a fascinating […]
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 […]
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. This year's Policy and Law programming is more relevant than […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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. Atlas V rocket first stage uses RD-180 engine built by Russia that burns kerosene / liquid oxygen, and RL10 engine […]
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.
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 […]
Another batch of 24 satellites to launch as part of the Starlink space-based Internet communication mega-constellation.
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.
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.
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 […]
At 14:00 EDT | 18:00 UTC | 08:00 HST, NASA personnel including Administrator Isaacman will discuss plans and progress toward a sustained presence on the lunar surface, a Moon Base. Speaking at NASA Headquarters, leadership will discuss program progress, including new industry partners and mission plans. Subject matter experts will […]
Founders and startup teams: The window to secure a distinctive advantage in the space economy is closing. The 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator connects high-potential ventures with $500,000–$750,000 in private capital, expert mentorship, and access to space-based testing—alongside eligibility for a $100,000 non-dilutive Boeing-funded prize. Backed by Context Ventures, Cook Inlet […]