Space Calendar

Total Eclipse of the Sun
2026-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Global / Inter-Global
Total solar eclipse, starts 17:02:06 UTC (07:02:0 HST), will sweep across the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, offering up to 2 minutes of totality; Maximum Eclipse: 17:45:53

Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition (APACE) 2026
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29 | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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.
A Strategic Platform for Aerospace Innovation and Sustainability
APACE 2026 spotlights cutting-edge aerospace advancements, including green aviation, AI-driven aerospace solutions, and digital twins, which are transforming the industry worldwide. Moreover, it promotes sustainable technologies and practices, reflecting global commitments to reducing environmental impact. Participants will engage with over 100 exhibitor booths showcasing breakthroughs in satellite technology, sustainable aviation fuels, and advanced manufacturing processes. This diverse exhibition fosters cross-sector innovation, encouraging partnerships that address both commercial and environmental challenges within aerospace.
Extensive Program Featuring Expert Panels and Workshops
Spanning three impactful days, APACE 2026 offers more than 60 sessions, including high-level keynote speeches, technical workshops, and panel discussions led by global aerospace leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and researchers. These sessions focus on the latest trends, such as workforce development, digital transformation, and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry’s future. Importantly, the conference emphasizes talent development by connecting students with industry mentors and practical internship opportunities, ensuring the pipeline of aerospace expertise remains strong.
Networking Opportunities Driving Business and Policy Collaboration
The event creates dynamic environments for interaction among industry executives, investors, government officials, and academics. Dedicated networking zones, investor pitch sessions, and collaboration forums facilitate deal-making, knowledge exchange, and strategic alliances. Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) supports the event, further reinforcing Sarawak’s ambition to grow its aerospace cluster through international cooperation. Consequently, APACE 2026 acts as a catalyst for boosting aerospace investments and regional economic development.
Why Aerospace Professionals Must Attend APACE 2026
For engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors, APACE 2026 offers unparalleled market insights, exposure to emerging technologies, and access to vital business networks. The conference’s location in Sarawak provides unique opportunities to engage with a rapidly expanding aerospace sector within the dynamic Asia-Pacific market. Furthermore, attendees benefit from exploring innovative solutions aligned with global aerospace trends while influencing regional and international policies for sustainable aviation growth.
APACE 2026, Sarawak’s Aerospace Milestone
the Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition 2026 represents a landmark event uniting industry pioneers dedicated to advancing innovation and sustainability in aerospace. Through its comprehensive program and extensive networking opportunities, APACE empowers participants to shape the future aerospace landscape in Sarawak and beyond

Lunar Surface Science Workshop (LSSW #29): Results from Early CLPS Deliveries and Upcoming CLPS Exploration Activities
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Online
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 opportunity to test and refine technologies and fill knowledge gaps that will provide insight for future lunar robotic and crewed missions as part of NASA’s Artemis campaign. This LSSW session will focus on communicating details about the first CLPS deliveries and disseminating results from instruments flying on board. There will also be updates on upcoming CLPS deliveries and from instrument teams preparing for these flights, as well as discussions about lessons learned after the first CLPS flights. Breakout sessions will solicit input from the community on future CLPS activities, including future lunar surface measurements and technology demonstrations that will complement and/or enhance those from early CLPS flights. The scientific community is invited to come hear exciting results from the first U.S. lunar surface measurements in over 50 years, and contribute feedback on future CLPS scientific endeavors!

Northrop Grumman Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results Telecom
2026-01-27 | Online
09:30 EST NG will announce its Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results for investors.

Global Spaceport Alliance Summit: Spaceports - Catalysts for Economic Growth
2026-01-27 | Orlando FL, USA
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 of spaceports for communities, emerging ocean launch options and an investor panel.
Explore how spaceports are driving economic development, shaping the future of transportation, and creating opportunities for communities worldwide.
Membership in Global Spaceport Alliance ($75-student, $750-nonprofit, et al.) provides 1-3 tickets.
Highlights include:

New Spaceport Bond Opportunity and Implementation
State of the Market Vision – Commercial Space Sector Outlook in 10 years and the Strategic Role of Spaceports
Regional Reviews – Europe, MENA, Asia, Australasia, Africa, and North and South America, highlighting emerging spaceport hubs
Business Case for Spaceports: Catalysts for Demand and Revenue Opportunities
The Evolving Capital Markets for Spaceport Infrastructure – Trends in the capital markets and how spaceports can position themselves to be attractive to investors.
Beyond Coastal Launch: A Look at Emerging Inland and Ocean Launch Options
Spaceport-to-Spaceport Transportation – Challenges and Next Steps

Secure your spot now to connect to the global spaceport ecosystem.

Launch Electron / Bridging The Swarm (NeonSat-1A)
2026-01-27 | Launch Complex 1, ~39°S, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch window 11:45-15:00 New Zealand Daylight Time (12:45-16:00 January 26 Hawai’i Time); high-resolution optical camera for South Korea.
The NeonSat constellation is the first satellite system developed by the government using a mass-production approach for precise monitoring of the Korean Peninsula, lead by the Satellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC) at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea’s leading university dedicated to science and technology. Designed to capture near-real time natural disaster monitoring for the Korean peninsula, KAIST’s NEONSAT constellation is a collaboration across multiple Korean academic, industry, and research institutions, including SaTReC, which is leading the program’s system design and engineering.
The NEONSAT program is funded by the Korean government’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).

59th Anniversary of Apollo 1
2026-01-27 | Nationwide USA
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, Senior Pilot Edward H. White and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee.

Middle East Space Conference 2026: Driving Space Collaboration and Innovation Across the Middle East
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-28 | Muscat, Oman
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 the Middle East, exploring strategic priorities, satellite applications and critical enablers driving sustainable growth.

Welcome Event with Astronaut Karen Nyberg for Astronaut Scholarship Recipients
2026-01-26 | Grand Forks ND, USA
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.

Submissions Due to Ask Jeremy Hansen a Question During Artemis II Mission
2026-01-26 | Online
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.

Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload
2026-01-26 | Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
Launch window opens 23:55 Beijing Time.

Winter school at Les Houches: The exploration of Jupiter and its moons by ESA’s JUICE mission
2026-01-25 | Les Houches, France
Occurring until Jan 30; covers main topics of the ESA JUICE Jupiter mission.

106th Annual Meeting of American Meteorological Society
2026-01-25 | Houston TX, USA
Occurring until Jan 29; Theme: Fast and Slow Thinking: The Human Factor in a Rapidly Changing World.

Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-20
2026-01-25 | SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
Launch window 07:17-11:17 PST (05:17-09:17 HT) for 24 internet satellites.

Celebrate STS-1 & STS-135 with Bob Crippen and Chris Ferguson
2026-01-24 | West Palm Beach FL, USA
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 sponsorships are limited.
Sponsored by Jim Long, Larry & Patti McGlynn, Steve & Jill Wirth.

21st Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day
2026-01-24 | Hilo HI, USA
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 and KTA Superstores.

ICSE 2026: 3rd Beijing Commercial Space Industry Quality Development Conference / 2026 Beijing Commercial Space Expo
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Beijing, China
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. At Beiren Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center, at E-Town (Yizhuang).
A cordial invitation is issued to pioneers, innovators, investors, government departments, industry associations, research institutes, enterprises, medias and enthusiasts from the global commercial space industry to join in creating a new chapter in the space economy.

Abstracts Due for Use of International Space Station to Advance Science Presentation at 2026 ASCEND
2026-01-23 | Online
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 in preparation for launch to ISS.
Sample topics include:

Biology & Medicine
Commercial Use & Innovative Solutions
Physical & Materials Science
Technology Demonstrations
Workforce Development

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro for Planetary Science
2026-01-23 | Online
Facilitated by Cornell Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF). Introduces features and tasks most-relevant to planetary science, setting up a project, images, sketches and data use.

Applications Due for Akamai Internship
2026-01-23 | Online
10-week summer program June 1 – August 7, 2026, for STEM undergraduates to gain work experience at observatory, company or science/ / technical facility. STEM majors include engineering, computer science, astronomy, physics and others. Stipend of $4,600 given, along with housing, inter-island airfare and ground transportation.

China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2026)
2026-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
International aerospace trade show approved by central government of China with support from aerospace industries; at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport.

Welcome Event with Astronaut Charlie Duke for Astronaut Scholarship Recipients
2026-01-22 | Stephenville TX, USA
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.

NASA Annual Day of Remembrance
2026-01-22 | Nationwide USA
To honor fallen Astronauts, held annually on the fourth Thursday of January.
Commemorations are held at Arlington National Cemetery, several NASA centers, and in partnership with the Astronauts Memorial Foundation at the Space Mirror at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex.
Among those honored on Remembrance Day are the crews of Apollo 1 who died when a fire broke out in their spacecraft during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967, Challenger who died when their space shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986, and Columbia who died when their space shuttle disintegrated during reentry after a 16-day mission on February 1, 2003.
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation will hold a special screening of a new documentary on Apollo 1 on Remembrance Day.

4th Agile Mission Assurance Workshop (2026)
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-22 | El Segundo CA, USA
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 how you are learning from failure (we’ll bring cake!)
Policy and cultural obstacles to adapting mission assurance, accepting risk, and moving fast

Space Force 2040 and The Future Fight
2026-01-21 | Washington DC, USA
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 Applied Physics Laboratory.

13th Moon Village Association GEGSLA Operational Meeting
2026-01-21 | Online / Vienna, Austria
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 – report “A Practical Framework for Effective Cooperation”, WG3 status and ways forward
15:25 – 15:50 Invited presentations  Friends of SSSI Status/Plan. Next Meeting of Jan 23, 2026  MVA input to ATLAC status/plan
15:50 – 16:05 Discussions
16:05 – 16:30 UN OOSA Activities
UN COPUOS STSC, ATLAC, WG SR, ICG on GNSS PNT workshop
16:30 – 16:40 Upcoming milestones  MVA at STSC 2026 (2-13 Febr 2026)  IMD Global events call 2026 (16 Jan 2026)  LSC (13-24 April 2026) and UN COPUOS plenary (10-19 June 2026)

Lunar ISRU Monthly Telecon: Water Ice Prospecting
2026-01-21 | Online
Zoom meeting for discussion, updates; 11:00-11:50 EST.

Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-30
2026-01-21 | SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
Launch window 18:43-22:43 PST (16:43-20:43 HT) for 24 internet satellites.

Launch New Shepard / NS-38
2026-01-21 | West Texas Suborbital Launch Site / Corn Ranch, Van Horn TX, USA, Launch Site One (LSO), Van Horn, TX, United States
Launch window 07:30-15:30 CST (03:30-11:30 HT).

8th Winter Satellite Workshop
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-23 | Espoo, Dipoli, Finland
FinCOSPAR, EXPO, Remote Sensing Days.
