• 2026 SmallSat Europe: Decoding Europe’s Smallsat Ascent

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Expecting 2,000+ attendees, 225+ presenters, 200+ exhibitors at RAI Convention Centre, with business, defense and technical tracks, as well as Space Generation Advisory Council SGAC Young Professionals Forum.

    €66 – €346
  • 32nd AIAA / CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2026

    Brussels, Belgium

    Organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (Aeroacoustics 2026) is the premier international forum dedicated to aeroacoustics research and innovation. The AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2026 continues to be the leading international platform for the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge in the field […]

    €475
  • Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload

    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China

    Launch window open 00:15-01:08 Beijing Time May 27 | 16:15-17:08 UTC May 26 | 06:15-07:08 HST May 26 for undisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.

  • Webinar: Securing a Cislunar Future: Markets, Minerals, and Momentum

    Online

    13:00 EDT | 17:00 UTC | 07:00 HST; Featuring: Andrew Aldrin, Program Coordinator, Masters of Space Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Hoyt Davidson, Founder & Managing Partner, Near Earth LLC | Chris Salvino, CEO & Founder, Lunar Helium-3 Mining | Jack Gregg, Adjunct Professor & Author | moderator Courtney Smith, […]

  • 3rd SPEXA Space Business Expo

    Tokyo, Japan

    "Bridging Japan and the World's Space Business", visitors are invited to discover innovations, network, collaborate, and get educated about the latest advancements in space. At Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), located at 3-11-1 Ariake, Kōtō-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, in the Ariake Minami district of Tokyo Waterfront City (Odaiba area). […]

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-41

    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch window open 07:00-11:00 PDT | 14:00-18:00 UTC | 04:00-08:00 HST for 24 internet satellites; 1st-stage booster B1082 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 22nd use.

  • Lunar Surface Power Transmission Workshop

    Online / Washington DC, USA

    Online from 11:00-16:00 EDT | 05:00-10:00 HST | 15:00-20:00 UTC, will feature presentations and panels with speakers from academia, industry, nonprofit and government. Agenda and registration available here: https://lsic.jhuapl.edu/Events/Agenda/index.php?id=63600027

  • Lunar Surface Science Workshop – 2026 Artemis Update

    Online

    11:00-17:00 EDT | 08:00-14:00 PDT | 05:00-11:00 HST -- NASA updates will highlight the stunning triumph of Artemis II, as well as progress across the many teams working to achieve lunar surface science and exploration objectives. Presenters will share developments in hardware, operations, and training concepts underway across the agency […]

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-53

    SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    Launch window open 07:52-11:52 EDT | 11:52-15:52 UTC | 01:52-05:52 HST for 29 internet satellites; 1st-stage booster B1085 expected to land on ASDS ASOG after this 16th use.

  • Launch Atlas V 551 / Amazon Leo (LA-07)

    SLC-41 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    Launch window open 19:33-20:02 EDT | 13:33-14:02 HST | 23:33 May 29 - 00:02 May 30 UTC for 29 communications satellites to LEO for broadband internet service.

  • Blue Moon

    Moon Orbit

    22:46 HST on May 30 | 08:46 UTC on May 31.

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-47

    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch window open 19:00-23:00 PDT | 16:00-20:00 HST | 02:00-06:00 June 1 UTC for 24 internet satellites; 1st-stage booster B1088 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY after this 16th use.

  • Chang’E-6, Second Observation of Mission

    Apollo Basin, 153.99° W 41.63° S, Moon Surface

    Chang'E-6 mission is commemorated, having landed on this day in 2024, and returning the first-ever samples from the lunar farside to Earth.

  • NET June 1 – Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission

    Omelek Island (~9 ° N), Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands

    The mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit, under a Small Business Innovation Research Phase 3 contract between NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies. Air launch-to-orbit is how the Pegasus XL operates. It can carry up to 443 kg […]

  • Nominations Due: AIAA Honors & Awards

    Online

    Six Premier Awards, a dozen Technical Excellence Awards, Lectureship, Service and Publication Awards, and more -- all nominations are due online today by 23:59 EDT, with references due July 1.

  • Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP) Online Meeting: Limits of Terrestrial Life and the Probability of Growth on Mars

    Online

    This meeting is to provide information to NASA so it can develop a prioritized list of factors that contribute to the potential release of terrestrial bioburden on the Mars surface and the likelihood of microbial survival and replication. Quantitative and qualitative guidance on individual and multiple growth-limiting/growth-promoting conditions are needed […]

  • 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference

    London, United Kingdom

    1–3 June will involve solicited technical paper presentations at The Royal Aeronautical Society in London, UK, followed by an advanced materials seminar on 4–5 June, hosted by The National Aerospace Library in Farnborough, UK and Heathcoat Fabrics Limited in Tiverton, UK.

  • First Landing on Moon by USA, 60th Observation

    Oceanus Procellarum (Ocean of Storms), 2.474°S 43.339°W, Moon Surface

    Surveyor 1 Lander celebrated today for USA's first successful landing on Moon; craft landed on this day in 1966 at Oceanus Procellarum (the Ocean of Storms), 2.474°S and 43.339°W, which is situated in the northeastern portion of the Flamsteed P crater. It followed first hard (September 14, 1959) and soft […]

  • Capitol Hill Briefing/Panel: Harnessing the Moon to Enable Mars

    Washington DC, USA

    10:00-11:30 ET at 2325 Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW; Members of Congress, congressional staff, policymakers, and the general public are welcome. Seats are limited; registration is required: https://harnessing-the-moon-to-enable-mars.eventbrite.com Experts will detail how NASA’s lunar surface plans should be developed in a manner that will advance the goal […]

  • IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026)

    Kigali, Rwanda

    Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience. The conference will bring together the international community, space agencies, industry, government, academia and NGOs, and representatives of non-space sectors involved in the climate change debate. All will converge in Kigali, Rwanda to present results, exchange ideas, debate roadmaps and discuss the future […]

  • Space Tech Expo USA

    Anaheim CA, USA

    4500 expected attendees are invited to discover the latest advancements in the space supply chain by connecting with over 350 companies who offer cutting-edge solutions, including electronics, materials, testing, components, and more. In this dynamic and fast-changing industry, there’s no better opportunity to meet face-to-face. At Hall A, Anaheim Convention […]

    Free – US$79
  • 26th Meeting of the Space Resources Roundtable (SRR)

    Golden CO, USA

    As it has done since 1999, this conference will bring together world experts from space agencies, research organizations, academia, the space private sector, the mining supply chain, the oil and gas industry, equipment manufacturers, and financial, policy, and legal experts to present innovative approaches in space resource identification, technology development, utilization, […]

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-47

    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 14:00-18:00 UTC | 04:00-08:00 HST for 24 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1088 is expected to return and land on ASDS OCISLY after this 16th flight.

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-43

    SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    Launch window 04:02-08:02 EDT | 08:02-12:02 UTC | HST 22:02 June 2 - 02:02 June 3 for 29 internet satellites; 1st stage reusable booster B1090 expected to land on ASDS ASOG after this 12th flight.

  • Proposals / Capability Statements Due for NASA NextSTEP-3

    Online

    NASA seeks proposals by 17:00 EDT for Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) from USA institutions regarding vertical solar arrays, in situ resource utilization (ISRU) oxygen production systems, Stirling radioisotope generators, in-space manufacturing, and advanced nanomaterials production.

  • International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2026: Space For Us All

    McLean VA, USA

    This 44th Annual ISDC brings together visionaries in spaceflight, the NewSpace economy, and space settlement for 4 days of groundbreaking discussions and insights. A Moon Symposium will be Sunday, June 7, 10:00-18:00. Connect with NASA Astronauts including Harrison Schmitt, top space industry executives, researchers, engineers and academics shaping the new […]

    $95 – $600
  • 21st Annual Student CanSat Competition

    Monterey VA, USA

    Design-build-launch competition for space-related topics open to teams from universities and colleges. Teams must be able to design and build a space-type system, following the approved competition guide, and then compete against each at the end of two semesters to determine the winners. Rockets will be provided but teams are […]

  • Launch Long March 8 / Unknown Payload

    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China

    Launch window 13:00-17:00 Beijing Time | 05:00-09:00 UTC | HST June 4 19:00-23:00, possibly for SpaceSail Polar Orbit LEO communication satellites.

  • Meet the Real Top Gun Maverick: Scott “Scooter” Altman

    Chicago IL, USA

    Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Top Gun with the real Maverick of NASA, Astronaut Scott “Scooter” Altman. Altman played a pivotal role in the iconic movie, performing many of the aerial stunts in the 1986 film Top Gun. Hear his firsthand tales from the movie and his real-life experience as […]

    US$150
  • Fly With An Astronaut

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    Astronaut Ken Cameron, Pilot or Commander for 3 Space Shuttle flights with 561+ hours in space, gives his personal account and reflects on his experiences, then engages in Q&A; part of a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tour that includes other locations, shows, transportation among them, and catered lunch. Includes […]

    US$200
  • Tianwen-2 Enters Orbit of Asteroid Kamo’oalewa

    Near-Earth Object (NEO)

    Sample-return spacecraft Tianwen-2 will perform an orbit-insertion burn at asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa on Sunday, June 7, 13 months after its launch in May 2025. It is expected to begin collecting samples early next month. https://www.techtimes.com/articles/317613/20260602/tianwen-2-asteroid-orbit-insertion-set-june-7-amateurs-decode-telemetry.htm Kamoʻoalewa, formally designated 2016 HO3, was discovered in April 2016 by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope […]

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-35

    SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    Launch window 06:07-10:07 EDT | 10:07-14:07 UTC | 00:07-04:07 HST for 29 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1067 expected to land on ASDS ASOG in the Atlantic Ocean after this 35th use.

  • Investor Events for Financial Analysts and Retail Investors

    Online

    About 125 financial analysts from 21 banks are scheduled to meet with SpaceX on June 7. On June 8, executives and bankers will pitch the IPO to investors. On June 11, SpaceX will host 1,500 retail investors, said Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen. Elon Musk reported wants to set aside […]

  • AIAA Aviation Forum 2026

    San Diego CA, USA

    The only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development and technology. At Manchester Grand Hyatt.

  • NASA Announces Artemis 3 Astronauts

    Houston TX, USA

    At 11:00 EDT | 15:00 UTC | 07:00 HST NASA will announce the Artemis III crew at a live press conference with mission update. It will take place at Johnson Space Center in Houston and will stream on NASA+ <https://plus.nasa.gov> and the NASA YouTube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/@NASA>. The four astronauts named will […]

  • Future of Nuclear Power Source Applications in Outer Space

    Vienna, Austria

    Focus on nuclear technologies to enable exploration missions to the Moon, Mars and the outer solar system, the workshop will also address the legal, regulatory, safety, and technical dimensions. 1992 Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space and 2009 Safety Framework for Nuclear Power Source […]

  • Canadian Astronomical Society Annual General Meeting (CASCA 2026)

    Montréal, Quebec, Canada

    We are delighted to invite you to the Canadian Astronomical Society's Annual General Meeting, CASCA 2026: MIL-ion Futures of Astrophysics, taking place from June 9-11, 2026 at the Université de Montréal's Campus MIL—a vibrant research hub at the crossroads of Montréal's scientific and cultural life. This flagship event will gather more than 300 astronomers, […]

  • Launch H3-30 / Test Flight

    Tanegashima Space Center, ~30°N, Japan

    Launch window 09:53-11:52 Japan Standard Time | 00:53-02:52 UTC | HST 14:53-16:52 June 9, although Launch Reserve Period goes through June 30. On board are a dummy main payload called Vehicle Evaluation Payload 5 or VEP-5, along with several small satellites: PETREL, STARS-X, BRO-22, VERTECS,  and HORN-L/R space debris mitigation […]

  • Launch Long March 5 / Unknown Payload

    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China

    Launch window 14:00-18:00 Beijing Time | 06:00-10:00 UTC | HST 20:00 June 9 - 00:00 June 10 for liquid-fueled rocket able to take ~25,000 kg to LEO or ~14,000 kg to GTO.

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-44

    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch window open 07:00-11:00 PDT | 14:00-18:00 UTC | 04:00-08:00 HST for 24 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1071 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY in the Pacific Ocean after this 34th use.

  • Launch Smart Dragon 3 / Unknown Payload

    Haiyang Offshore, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport ~36°N, China

    Launch window 08:30-14:30 Beijing Time | HST 14:30-20:30 June 9. Smart Dragon-3 is a solid-fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of CASC for the commercial market.

  • Arietids Meteor Shower Predicted Peak

    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Seen in the sunrise direction in the dark hour before dawn, with a predicted rate of 60 to 200 per hour, 2026 will have a thick waxing crescent Moon so watch from a place in the Moon shadow or with a distant object that blocks moonlight. Called the most-active daytime […]

  • EPRV x Solar Physics Workshop

    Online

    Online event of the Extreme Precision Radial Velocity (EPRV) Research Coordination Network will focus on synergies between EPRV and solar physics. 08:00-10:30 PDT | 16:00-18:30 UTC | 05:00-07:30 HST. The Extreme Precision Radial Velocity (EPRV) community aims to robustly detect temperate, Earth-mass planets orbiting nearby Sun-like stars via Doppler shift […]

  • ILA-Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition

    Berlin, Germany

    100,000 visitors expected for the largest aerospace trade show in Germany at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport. Space is a major segment of 300+ speakers and 750+ exhibitors from ~37 countries. The origins of this Internationale Luftfahrtausstellung (International Aeronautical Exhibition) date to 1909, making it the pioneer of all aerospace shows, according […]

    €19 – €499
  • Launch Electron / Curveball

    SLC-2, ~38°N, Wallops Flight Facility VA, USA

    Launch set for 00:00 EDT | 04:00 UTC | HST 18:00 June 10 for Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) program.

  • Bryce Canyon Annual Astronomy Festival

    Bryce Canyon National Park UT, USA

    Held during the New Moon, included are nightly telescope viewing, astrophotography workshops, and speakers including Amber Straughn, NASA Goddard Communications Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. Free with park admission.

    US$20 – US$135
  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 10-54

    SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    Launch window 08:27-12:27 EDT | 12:27-16:27 UTC | 02:27-06:27 HST for 29 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1080 expected to land on ASDS ASOG in the Atlantic Ocean after this 27th use.

  • Insights in Space: Commercial Developments in Today’s Access to Space

    Singapore

    Axiom Space Chief Technology Officer, and Astronaut, Koichi Wakata will speak at Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road, from 09:30-11:30 Singapore Time. An Astronaut with over 33 years of experience in human space activities and a recognized leader in the global space community, Dr Koichi leads the expansion of Axiom Space's […]

  • Info Session: Falcon 9 upper stage impact into the Moon

    Online

    Session 9:00 PT (12:00 ET) to overview the Falcon 9 upper stage which is expected to impact the lunar surface on 05 August 2026. The upper stage is from the launch vehicle that launched the Hakuto-R Mission 2 lander and NASA's CLPS Blue Ghost-1 lander to the Moon. This impact […]

  • Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-54

    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch window 07:00-11:00 PDT | 14:00-18:00 UTC | 04:00-08:00 HST|for 24 internet satellites; 1st stage booster B1093 expected to land on ASDS OCISLY in the Pacific Ocean after this 14th use.

  • ExoPAG 34

    Online

    NASA’s Exoplanet Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) meetings are a vital platform where the science community can actively shape the future of exoplanet exploration. Online and at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green Street for attendees of the AAS meeting. By participating in the ExoPAG, you have the unique opportunity to […]

  • Global Space Enablers Network GSEN Net Connect #9

    Online

    20:00-22:00 HST | UTC 06:00-08:00 June 16 | New Zealand Time 18:00-20:00 June 16.  Learn from like-minded and passionate space enablers building their ecosystem and industry from different parts of the world. If you are interested in sharing your current space project (5 minutes) to the group during the session, […]

  • 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)

    Midland TX, USA

    IREC isn’t just a competition, it’s a launchpad for innovation and careers. This year, 175 teams have successfully applied and been accepted to participate in the 2026 IREC -- to push the limits of high-powered rocketry, applying classroom theory to real-world engineering challenges, and break new IREC records! The Experimental […]

  • Islamic New Year 1448 AH

    Worldwide

    New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible the beginning of the month and year may be delayed.

  • Launch Ariane 64 / Amazon Leo (LE-03)

    Launch Area 4, ~5°N, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

    08:53 local time; launch of broadband internet Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, satellites to Low Earth Orbit.

  • Launch Falcon 9 / NROL-179

    SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch 19:54-20:29 PDT of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to provide imaging and other reconnaissance capabilities.

  • ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City

    Cocoa Beach FL, USA

    Main ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers, space lovers and space fliers, including Astronauts Mike Baker, "Hoot" Gibson, Steven Hawley, Susan Kilrain, Mike Mullane, Nicole Stott, Norm Thagard. Saturday panel discussions theme: “Americans in Russian Spaceships” featuring Norm Thagard, Mike Baker and Hoot […]

    US$75 – US$400
  • European Lunar Symposium (ELS)

    Nancy, France

    Annual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers, engineers, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each year in a different European city, ELS provides a key forum for presenting cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations, and discussing Europe's role in the future of lunar exploration. We are excited […]

  • World Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit

    Rome, Italy

    Meeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will highlight particular areas of promising technological development, and support the unifying themes of all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science. Don't miss the unique workshop, "Shaping Future Eco-Friendly Habitats for Mars […]

  • NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum

    Online

    “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.

  • Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Oslo, Norway

    Oslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required. Ground Control is for everyone who's curious about what's happening in space and why it matters. Whether you work in the sector or have never thought about it before — […]

  • 4th India Space Congress 2025

    New Delhi, India

    Theme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship, legal aspects, lunar exploration. 850+ participants expected from 36+ countries, for 215+ speakers in 44+ sessions. At Le Meridien.

    $100 – $275
  • Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026

    Los Angeles CA, USA

    Featuring technical discussions, mission updates, and topics such as asteroid characterization, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was last held in-person and online on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with in-person activities at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library in California, designed to bring together professionals, leaders and the […]

  • Exoplanets 6 Workshop

    Porto, Portugal

    Exoplanet research is experiencing exciting times. Space missions and cutting-edge ground-based instruments are continually uncovering new populations of planets and enabling their detailed characterization. Along with advancements in theoretical models, these discoveries are providing unprecedented insights into the processes of planet formation and evolution, while also revealing the interiors and […]

  • European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting; EAS2026

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    At Swiss Tech Convention Centre. Sessions include: Exoplanets and the Galactic Environment, Planet Formation, How to Deal with Interference from Satellite Constellations.

    ₣310 – ₣700
  • Asteroid Day 2026

    Worldwide

    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 when a meteor air burst levelled about 2,150 km² of forest in Siberia, Russia.    

  • Early Bird Registration Due for IAC2026 Antalya, Oct 5-9

    Online

    "The World Needs More Space" is theme for this 77th International Astronautical Congress, being hosted in for the first time in Türkiye. Save up to 500 Euros on early registration. Turkish Airlines is officially associated and is offering discounts: https://iac2026.org/official-carrier   Use the code 004TKH26 for discount.

  • 4th Space Renaissance International (SRI) World Congress

    Online

    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 […]

  • NET Jul — Hayabusa 2, Asteroid 98943 Torifune Flyby

    Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory

    JAXA Hayabusa 2 mission to flyby S-type asteroid 98943 Torifune this month and rendezvous with asteroid 1998 KY26 in 2031, after returning samples from (162173) Ryugu to Earth in 2020.

  • NET Q3 — Launch Falcon 9 / Intuitive Machines IM-3 Nova-C Lander

    SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA

    NET Q3 — Under US$77.5M NASA CLPS contract, IM 3rd mission using Nova-C, to Reiner Gamma ‘lunar swirl’ 7.5°N, 59.0°W with 4 NASA payloads: Lunar Vertex, CADRE, MoonLIGHT retroreflector, LUSEM; various private payloads.

  • Interstellar University Conference

    Topeka KS, USA

    Hosted at the Kansas State Capitol Building, invited participants will advance the long-range vision of an Interstellar University in the Ad Astra State; email to learn more.

  • Webinar: Lunar Ledger | First Dataset Release

    Online

    Join Open Lunar Foundation, JAOPS/Dymon, and COSPAR for a milestone event marking the release of the first mission dataset on the Lunar Ledger platform. ​This webinar introduces the first lunar mission dataset to be made publicly accessible through Lunar Ledger, featuring data from the YAOKI rover mission flown aboard Intuitive Machines Mission 2. The release represents […]

  • Space Age Publishing Company (SPC) 50th Observation

    Global / Inter-Global

    Jul 5 — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC), Global / Inter-Global: SPC, publisher of Space Calendar and Lunar Enterprise Daily, observes 50 years since inception and looks towards the next 50 years of publishing-broadcasting from Earth, the surface of the Moon, and perhaps far beyond with its affiliated International Lunar Observatory Association and other enterprises.

  • IAU Symposium 407: Origins 2026

    Paris, France

    Those in fields of chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics are invited to explore the origins of life and habitability on Earth and beyond. The program will feature the latest discoveries in prebiotic chemistry, the evolution of early life, and habitability across the Solar System and exoplanets, as well as […]

  • Earth at Aphelion, 1.0167 AU from the Sun

    Global / Inter-Global

    Occurs 07:30 HST / 17:30 UTC; Earth aphelion is the point in its elliptical orbit where it is farthest from the Sun, occurring annually in early July; at aphelion , Earth is about 94.5 million miles from the Sun, or roughly 3% farther than its closest point, perihelion, in January.

  • Spacetide 2026: Unlocking Space for All Humanity

    Tokyo, Japan

    Featured speakers this year include Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa, Aarti Holla-Maini of UNOOSA; expecting 2,000+ participants from 35+ countries, with focus areas commercial space and cislunar economy. SPACETIDE seeks to provide a platform for global leaders across diverse industries to tackle shared challenges and co-create a sustainable […]

  • Origins 2026: IAU Commission F3 Astrobiology Meeting

    Paris, France

    Bringing together experts in chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics to explore the origins of life and planetary habitability on Earth and beyond. At Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle and Sorbonne Université.

    €110 – €620
  • Assises du NewSpace 2026

    Paris, France

    At the Centre des Congrès de la Villette; a forum to unite the French and European space community, promoting innovation, investment, and strategic dialogue. It supports France’s ambition to strengthen its position in the global space economy and helps align stakeholders around common goals for sustainable and competitive space development.

  • The 2nd International Symposium on Communication, Navigation and Aerospace (ISCNA 2026)

    Dalian, Liaoning, China

    This conference aims to gather leading scholars, industry experts, and technological pioneers from around the world to discuss the latest research achievements and technological trends in the fields of communication, navigation, and aerospace, providing an integrated platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and industrial practices.

  • Debris Disk Connections

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    A workshop highlighting the science of debris disks in Cambridge, after the successes of Victoria 2018, Budapest 2019, EAS 2021, Jena 2022 and Tucson 2024. Debris disks are the disks of dust, gas, asteroids and comets found around nearby stars. Their dust and gas components are readily detectable, providing a […]

  • Launch Soyuz MS-29 / Crew

    Baikonur Cosmodrome, ~46°N, Kazakhstan

    Launch set 19:43 Baikonur Time UTC+5 | 14:43 UTC | 04:43 HST for crewed mission to International Space Station: Roscosmos Cosmonauts Commander Pyotr Dubrov and Flight Engineer Anna Kikina, and NASA Astronaut Flight Engineer Anil Menon. The trio will spend ~8 months at the station.

  • Launch Electron / LOXSAT 1

    Launch Complex 1, ~39°S, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

    Planned demonstration of in-space cryogenic storage and transferal by Eta Space and funded by NASA Tipping Point. Expected to be in orbit for 9 months.

  • Live Online Chat with Astronaut José Hernández

    Online

    Mexican-American engineer and NASA Astronaut José Hernández has a life story of perseverance. 18:00-19:00 EDT | 22:00-23:00 UTC | 12:00-13:00 HST. Born in 1962 to migrant farmworker parents, he spent his early years working in the fields and learned English at age 12. He went on to earn a Bachelor […]

  • Viking 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Hampton VA, USA

    10:00-16:00 EDT, in celebration of the first USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet, the Viking probe on Mars, July 20, 1976, at Virginia Air and Space Science Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road at NASA Langley, "Vikings", space industry professionals, and students will present public talks, poster sessions, and […]

  • Apollo 11, 57th Observation

    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; Command Module piloted by Michael Collins.

  • Viking 1 Mars Lander 50th Landing Observation Anniversary

    Nationwide USA

    First USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet commemorated today for its accomplishment 50 years ago; originally scheduled for July 4, landing was delayed until this day in 1976 due to rough landing site.

  • International Moon Day (Annual)

    Global / Inter-Global

    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized / endorsed declaration by the United Nations since 2022.

  • Neil Armstrong Space Prizes to be Awarded

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space in the preceding decade are deemed the most consequential for humanity. Prize recipients to be announced on or before July 20, 2026.

  • 2026 NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF2026)

    Moffett Field, Santa Clara County CA, USA

    Hosted by SSERVI Central Team at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field CA, USA; online option available. The Forum will feature in-depth analyses of research targeting human and robotic exploration of the Moon and other planetary bodies. Attendees will hear updates and results from leading mission scientists and engineers, and […]

  • The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit

    Houston TX, USA

    Gathering top experts in Moon and Mars architectures, systems, science, human health, innovation, policy. July 21: Workshops and Tours. July 22-23: Plenary Sessions. At Rice University. Confirmed participants include Vanessa Wyche, Director of NASA Johnson Space Center; Shawna Pandya, Physician and Astronaut Candidate; Mike Gold, President of Civil & International […]

    US$161 – US$583
  • 27th Anniversary of Chandra X-ray Observatory Launch

    High Earth Orbit (HEO)

    NASA spacecraft in extended mission phase reaches 27th full year of operations in space; instruments able to detect X-ray sources 100 times fainter than any previous X-ray telescope; launched 1999.

  • Discs on the Exe: From protostellar discs to debris discs and planets

    Exeter, United Kingdom

    In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Astrophysics Group at the University of Exeter, we are pleased to announce the international conference “Discs on the Exe”. The conference will cover observations and theory of circumstellar discs, ranging from the formation of discs during star formation, to the […]

  • Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Peak

    Worldwide

    Emanating from ~6km-wide comet with 5.3-year Solar orbit, visible in constellation Aquarius near star Delta Aquarii, fast, faint meteors peak on this night, best seen from the Southern Hemisphere; the bright Moon in 2026 may make the best viewing several days earlier.

  • International Conference on Astronomy and Space Sciences (ICASS 2026)

    London, United Kingdom

    The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it […]

  • Abstracts Due for 2nd European Interstellar Symposium

    Venice, Italy

    to be held December 2-4, 2026 in Venice, Italy. Interstellar space is not the domain of any one discipline. It demands insight from across the full spectrum of human knowledge, creativity, and professional practice. While this includes science, engineering, philosophy, communications, media, policy, and the arts, these are only examples. We […]

  • NET Aug — Launch Long March 5 / Chang’E-7

    Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China

    NET Aug — CNSA to launch CE-7 mission which is planned to land at Moon South Pole to survey environment and resources with Relay Satellite, Orbiter, Lander (Rashid-2 from UAE), Rover, Mini-Flying Probe; lander has national science payloads as well as 6 international instruments integrated from Egypt, Bahrain, Italy, Russia, […]

  • Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 23rd Annual Meeting (2026)

    Fukuoka, Japan

    From 02 to 07 August 2026, a few thousand geoscientists across diverse disciplines will gather at the 23rd annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society at the Fukuoka International Congress Centre, Japan.

  • International Space Summit Africa

    Pretoria, South Africa

    At CSIR International Convention Centre. Key topics are Earth Observation, Developing Space Tourism, Space Supply Manufacturing. Cultural tours are offered.

    R4,500
  • Workshop: Modern SEM Techniques for Planetary Samples

    Houston TX, USA

    Participants will receive theoretical and hands-on training in electron imaging and X-ray spectroscopy for application to planetary samples. This training opportunity is targeted at approximately 5 participants and will focus on increasing the availability of these skills for planetary research. Electron microbeam imaging and analysis are now standard and crucial […]

  • Parker Solar Probe Begins Next Year in Space

    Heliocentric Orbit

    NASA craft surpasses another full year in space today, having launched Aug 12, 2018; probe came within ~6.16M km of the Sun on Dec 24, 2024 which is ~7 times closer than any prior spacecraft, traveling faster than any other human-made object at ~692,000 km/hr.

  • Innovators Symposium & Gala

    Houston TX, USA

    Includes presentation of the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence, activities for the new class of Astronaut Scholars, 2-day Technical Conference where Scholars present their research, Professional Expo, and Innovators Reception, Gala & After-Party. At Omni Houston Hotel, 4 Riverway.

    US$375
  • Launch Electron / Aspera

    Launch Complex 1, ~39°S, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

    NASA astrophysics 9-month mission to gather ultraviolet light information for understanding origins of stars / planets / life.

  • Chandrayaan-3 Commemorated for Moon Landing (2023)

    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 near the Moon South Pole.

  • 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference

    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    40th Annual Small Satellite Conference expects ~5,000 attendees, will spotlight technologies driving constellation success and celebrate thousands of people whose vision and collaboration have propelled the industry forward over the past four decades. Student discount on registration fee; winners of student competition receive up to US$10,000.

    $1000
  • Ground Control #6 at Mesh Youngstorget

    Oslo, Norway

    Oslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required. Ground Control is for everyone who's curious about what's happening in space and why it matters. Whether you work in the sector or have never thought about it before — […]

  • Full Sturgeon Moon, Partial Eclipse of Moon

    Moon Orbit

    With 93% of the Moon falling into Earth's umbral shadow, maximum eclipse 18:19 HST // 04:12 UTC on August 28, visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. 

  • Van Allen Probes Mark Another Year in Space

    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.

  • Launch Falcon Heavy / Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

    SLC-39A, ~29°N, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA

    Roman will be >12.7 meters long – about the length of a semi-truck trailer – and >4.4 meters wide when fully deployed. Its primary mirror is 2.4 meters in diameter, which is the same size as the Hubble Space Telescope's primary mirror. It will have sensitivity and resolution comparable to […]

  • Launch Vega-C / Sentinel-3C & Fluorescence Explorer

    Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, ~5°N, French Guiana

    Launch to SSO for 3rd satellite in the Sentinel-3 constellation for optical, radar and altimetry data and for Fluorescence Explorer ("FLEX") of ESA Earth Explorer program to map vegetation fluorescence as a way to quantify photosynthetic activity.

  • Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC 2026)

    The Hague, The Netherlands

    A major European meeting on planetary science. Originally known as the European Planetary Science Congress, the first EPSC was held in Berlin in 2006. EPSC is the main dissemination platform for the European planetary science community and is the annual meeting of Europlanet. EPSC meetings cover the entire scope of […]

  • SpaceOps Workshop 2026

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    At Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC); Chair is Saeed Al Mansoori of MBRSC; Co-Chair is Gerard Galet of CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales) French space agency. No cost to attend.

  • Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Industry Tour and Gala

    Denver CO, USA

    Industry tour of Denver space companies Friday 08:30-12:00; Astronauts Eileen Collins and Scott Kelly present at the Saturday event, 17:00-20:30. At Inverness Denver Hilton Golf & Spa Resort. Benefits the scholarship fund.

  • Extreme Arcology Conference 1 (ExtArc1)

    Online

    Inaugural event to convene researchers, policymakers and practitioners to advance understanding of self-sufficient structures in extreme environments, including the Moon. Begins September 11 at 19:00 CEST (UTC+2) and ends September 13 at 23:00 CEST (UTC+2).  ISRUtech Sweden AB, Kauppila 41, 952 96 Lappträsk info (at) isru.tech Moonbase Lappträsk / ISRU.tech is […]