11:00-12:00 MST; Presentation by Scott Eckley of NASA Johnson Space Center: Utilization of X-ray computed tomography during the preliminary examination of unopened Apollo drive tube samples 73001 and 73002. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and […]
Launch window open 21:00-21:17 China Time.
11:00-12:30 EDT; In this special program, Beyond Earth President Steve Wolfe invites some of his space evangelist friends to join in a dialogue on answering the perennial question of why we go to space. At a moment when the space policy discourse is dominated by concerns for economic growth and […]
Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Celebrating its 26th anniversary, Presents Dr. Alfonso Davila (NASA Ames Research Center) for a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: The Search for Life on Saturn’s, Intriguing Moon Enceladus Location: Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, Los Altos Free Admission In 2005, the Cassini spacecraft made a groundbreaking […]
Conducted in French. Students will vote to made critical decisions about a Moon mission. Developed in a collaboration among Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Canadian National Library and Archives, et al. Led by CSA Senior Scientist Caroline-Emmanuelle Morisset. Four 55-minute sessions available, 09:00 and 13:00 each day.
Latin America space event that gathers senior decision-makers from satellite companies. Organized by Novaspace, it serves as a platform for networking, business development and discussions on the future of the space industry in Latin America; at Hall 74 Event Center. 200+ attendees include 40+ executive-level speakers from 20+ countries Last […]
Space Energy Insights, in partnership with Space Frontier Foundation, holds the world’s only conference dedicated to space-based solar power, uniting experts across energy, space, defense, policy, law, economics and beyond. At the Royal Aeronautical Society in London last year. This year’s theme is “Energy for Security”. Last year’s keynote talks, presentations and […]
Surpassing 21 full years in space, having launched in 2004, Swift is observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO.
We will take this hour to hear from speakers who would have given surface-power-related presentations at the Fall Meeting: William Smith (Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen) "Surviving the Lunar Night with PEM Fuel Cells” Vaibhav Bhosale (Georgia Institute of Technology) "Lighting Up the Moon: Scheduling Framework for Cislunar Space Solar […]
As China and international partners plan permanently occupied International Lunar Research Station and next-gen rockets for Solar System Complete exploration, observation of 1999 launch of Shenzhou-1, first experimental crewed spacecraft honored today.
Join “Space Industry Connect” Bridging the Asia-Pacific Space Ecosystem at APRSAF-31 in Cebu As a program partner, SPACETIDE is supporting the Space Industry Connect (SIC) business matching event as an official program of the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), taking place in Cebu, Philippines, on November 20, 2025. […]
Presented by Megan Watzke of Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; 19:00 Eastern Time (New York); free Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8952645644?pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&omn=83922057002 Meeting ID: 895 264 5644 Passcode: 634305 Host William Waller has Doc Waller's Earth and Space Report, a YouTube channel.
Steve Frick, Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander (STS-122) and Pilot (STS-110), describes his route to become an astronaut and personal accounts and experiences with Q&A, Space Shuttle Atlantis® guided tour / pre-shows The Flight and Coming Home, Shuttle Launch Experience®; followed by self-tour of the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
In2Space brings together global and regional leaders from both traditional and new-space sectors alongside experts in ground-based satellite infrastructure. The conference will feature insightful presentations, interactive workshops and a dynamic exhibition floor highlighting the latest developments across the full satellite ecosystem. Features Sherif Sedky, CEO, Egyptian Space Agency, and Ali […]
Spacecraft to be launched without crew to replace Shenzhou-20 craft docked at Tiangong Space Station but damaged by orbital debris and deemed unsafe for crew. Launch window 12:11-12:41 China Time (18:11-18:41 Hawaii Time on Nov 24)
Launch window open 16:00-17:35 local time (UTC+3) (Hawaii Time 03:00-04:35, UTC-10) for government payload
Kathryn Hadler of European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) presents on In-Situ Resource Utilization, followed by Q&A. Will be recorded and later available at American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Resources Technical Committee YouTube Channel, @aiaaspaceresources4398
Rescheduled multiple times, launch now planned for window 10:18-11:15 Pacific Time (08:18-09:15 Hawaii Time)
Artemis 2 crew member Hansen will present his children's book in English and French at the Toronto Public Library, Cedarbrae branch, at 10:30 AM ET (UTC-5). Titled The Explorers Club: To The Moon!, it is available free beginning November 26 on the CSA-ASC website, https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/artemis-ii/activities/, and the event will be […]
To shape strategies for next 3 years and discuss progress of Strategy 2040. Director General Josef Aschbacher will present Elevating the Future of Europe Through Space proposal. Will stream live at <https://watch.esa.int/two/>, 13:00-17:30 Central European Time (UTC+1).
Introducing youth to artificial intelligence, virtual reality, space, robotics. Includes WRO 2025: International Final events; follows regional robot competitions worldwide, for many ages and skill levels.
Earth observation satellite to SSO for Korea Ministry of Science, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. In time zone UTC+9, launch is planned for window 12:54-13:14 (Hawaii Time is Nov 26, 05:54-06:14, UTC-10).
Will take crew to the International Space Station: cosmonauts Commander Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Oleg Platonov, and NASA Astronaut Christopher Williams (a medical physicist on his 1st space flight); from spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Hawaii Time for launch is Nov 26, 21:26.
Includes: Private bus tour behind NASA’s gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A and B. Plus, the tour will drive by the astronaut crew quarters. Personal guided tours of the visitor complex’s iconic attractions, including the Rocket Garden, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® and […]
Black Hole Deep Dive with Astronomer in Residence Devin Chu and 2 other black hole programs, plus hands-on activities for all ages; 09:00-16:00; US$4.50-9.50 (50% off today)
Launch window open 18:59-22:59 Pacific Time (16:59-20:59 Hawaii Time)
The northern hemisphere's autumn equinox on Mars marks the beginning of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere and coincides with the start of the planet's dust storm season. Unlike Earth, which has a nearly circular orbit, Mars' elliptical orbit causes its seasons to vary in length.
Appearing at brightest magnitude 0.9, traveling from SW to E, Hubble Space Telescope will appear over Hawaiian Islands from 18:56:02 to 19:03:04 HST.
Launch window 15:11-19:11 Eastern Time (10:11-14-11 Hawaii Time)
Scheduled for 14:21 in French Guiana (UTC-3) (Hawaii Time 07:21, UTC-10), KOMPSAT-7 is for South Korea, the follow-up to KOMPSAT-3A, for Earth observation.
Media wishing to cover the events associated with the launch of the historic Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, must make an accreditation request. Media must be accredited in order to attend pre-launch events and the launch itself. This will be the only opportunity to submit an […]
Wilcutt piloted Space Shuttle missions STS-68 and STS-79, and commanded STS-89 and STS-106. With over 1,007 hours in space on 4 missions, Wilcutt has received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. His worked on Space Shuttle Main Engine and External Tank issues, supporting launches and landings […]
Uncrewed 1st test flight for Gaganyaan orbital mission scheduled to occur before end of year, will carry fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster); Re-entering capsule will slow to 8m / sec before landing.
Surpassing 5 full years on lunar surface, China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, Moon (43° N, 51.9° W), landed on this day in 2020, with sample return launching from the Moon 2 days later.
Guy Pignolet & Julien Leveneur to discuss the global Cake-O'Peace project to help advancement of our common objectives of space settlements. - October 4th, 2025 - - Announcement of the "Cake O’Peace" project at the beginning of the World Space Week - November 18th, 2025 - - Deadline for sending […]
Conference intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world except Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into AIAA North America Regions. Online component to accommodate students not able to travel to Australia to present their paper in-person at University of Sydney. AIAA Region VII Student Conference is […]
The International Conference on Space Robotics (iSpaRo) is a new conference aiming to provide a framework for scientists and industry experts to engage in fruitful discussions and share their insights on the emerging topic of Space Robotics. In the last decade, the advances in in-orbit servicing and satellite operations, the […]
Satellites for space-based Internet. Launch window 10:56-14:56 Pacific Time (UTC-8).
Surpassing 30 full years of operations in space today, European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft continues studying the Sun, has also discovered more than 3,000 comets.
AIAA Day of Giving to help raise US$100,000 for programs that inspire and prepare the next generation of aerospace leaders. Your support powers: Hands-on STEM programs like Design/Build/Fly Classroom grants for educators Scholarships and competitions that connect students to aerospace careers Every gift makes an impact.
High-level industry forum exploring the potential opportunities of an advanced, long-term Lunar ecosystem. Join leading experts as they uncover the critical topics influencing the development of the Lunar Economy, as well as the challenges and opportunities of establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. At Oval Lingotto, Torino, in association with […]
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses 11 full years in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to Earth in 2020, and now in extended mission to flyby asteroid 98943 Torifune in 2026 and rendezvous with 1998 KY26 in 2031.
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, including Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz, to quiz Jared Isaacman on his plans and philosophy were he to be confirmed as the next NASA Administrator. 10:00 AM EST in Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253. The hearing will stream live on the Committee web site […]
11:00-12:00 MST; Presentation by William Bottke of Southwest Research Institute - Boulder: New Views on Terrestrial Planet Formation and Early Lunar Bombardment. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities […]
Moon Village Association (MVA) is a non-governmental organization that promotes international collaboration for the development of lunar exploration and utilization. The 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium will be hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA), alongside the 28th AIDAA International Congress and the 10th Council of European Aerospace […]
2,300+ expected to attend for 100+ speakers. Show features: investors forum, space law symposium. Focus on industry-government meetings. At Scottish Event Campus.
OSMED 2nd annual conference. Shawna Pandya MD is Chair for OSMED International and Community Engagement Committee.
"New Space Race, New Business, New Resilience" event with focus on Norway, the Nordics and Europe and how they can increase autonomy, business and capabilities in space. Leaders from national space agencies, commercial launch providers, academia, etc are invited for roundtables, debates, networking. Includes lunch and dinner, at MESH Youngstorget. […]
Includes: Private bus tour behind NASA’s gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A and B. Plus, the tour will drive by the astronaut crew quarters. Explore the all-new The Gantry at LC-39 and the […]
Scheduled for 13:59-17:59 to send 29 satellites to LEO for Internet system.
Career event specializing in the space industry; 25 companies actively recruiting will exhibit, including large corporations, startups and government agencies, for positions including engineering and business professionals. Speakers will present on trends in the industry, career possibilities. 13:00-16:00 Japan Time at Vision Center Tokyo Toranomon.
Thomas "Tom" D. Jones flew on 4 space shuttle missions (STS-59, STS-68, STS-80, and STS-98), spending 53 total days in space and leading 3 spacewalks to install the American Destiny laboratory on the International Space Station. His has received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, four NASA Space Flight Medals, and […]
3I/ATLAS and Interstellar Objects, with Avi Loeb. 11:00-12:00 PT, at Lennox Library and Online. Author / Harvard Professor Loeb presents online.
Navigation system satellite intended to assist in urban canyons and mountainous areas because of inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit. "22" designation on H3 rocket indicates 2 engines on main stage and 2 boosters.
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is scheduled to vote at 17:30 EST.
Meet, engage, network with industry representatives, and discover the latest advancements from global space exploration pioneers. Industry, governments, regulators, investors, international space agencies and academics share knowledge and understanding, collaborate and close deals. At Expo City Dubai, Al Wasl Avenue.
22 plenary speakers are confirmed, and 200+ contributed abstracts are accepted. At Arizona State University. The symposium will cover all major topics on high-energy and particle astrophysics, cosmology, and relativity. It will include morning plenary sessions and afternoon parallel sessions, which will function as mini-symposia in each sub-field. The plenary sessions will consist of […]
ISS Expedition 73 members Sergey Ryzhikov, Alexey Zubritsky and Jonny Kim planned to return to Earth today in Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 craft, landing in Kazakhstan.
Scheduled for 14:16 UTC-5. First stage B1096 will attempt to land back at the launch site at Landing Zone 2 (LZ-2) after its 4th flight.
Scheduled for 23:10-23:57 UTC+8, this is 3rd of 3 launches today in China, each from a different launch center. The 3B/E transports heavy communications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit.
Scheduled for 11:40-11:56 UTC+8 from ~41°N via 2-stage orbital carrier rocket used mainly for LEO and SSO insertion, this will be launch 97 and will be either success 96, or 2nd failure for Long March 2D.
Topic: 2025 Recap, 2026 Look Ahead
European Space Agency (ESA) craft surpasses 26 full years / begins 27th year in space today, launched 1999, in very eccentric elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black holes, and mapping dark matter.
Scheduled for 00:54-04:54 Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8), sending 27 satellites for internet service,
11:30-13:00 EST, with Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Deputy Director of the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Kellie Walters on Controlled Environment Vegetable Physiology. NASA-partnered Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden program Growing Beyond Earth supports NASA goals of feeding Astronauts on ISS, Moon, Mars. 15:00 Eastern Time (UTC-5) on Zoom.
NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) Planetary Research Programs will host a webinar at 13:00 Eastern Standard Time to celebrate the accomplishments of Planetary Research over the last year, share some updates to Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) programs, discuss progress that has been made to address decadal […]
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPACE: "The future is not what it used to be" (Mark Strand) NSE, the benchmark event for the International Space Industry is back in Fiera Roma from December 10 to 12 for its 7th edition. NSE is more than just an exhibition; it’s a strategic meeting […]
Scheduled for 17:00-18:00 UTC+3, Obzor-R is BRLK X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar for Earth observation and is designed by TsSKB-Progress for ground resolution of 500m. Since Kazakhstan charges US$115M annually for Baikonur, Plesetsk has become much busier, its high latitude especially suitable for Molniya orbits.
In cooperation with the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and sponsored by: Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, and Institute of Scientific Computations of Texas A&M University. To recognize his scientific contributions, retirement and the 70th birthday of Professor Daniele Mortari. […]
Scheduled for 07:00-07:21 UTC+8, the launch from "China's Hawai`i" is of a medium-lift rocket using kerosene and liquid oxygen propellant; the Long March 12 is capable of placing 20,000+kg into LEO or 12,000+kg into SSO.
Scheduled for 21:34 (with window open until 01:34), 27 satellites are headed to LEO for internet system. Booster Core B1093 will attempt its 9th landing, on barge (Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship-ASDS) OCISLY (Of Course I Still Love You).
12th GEGSLA Operational Meeting of 2025 will take place on Thursday, 12 December, from 15:00 to 17:00 Vienna time. Please register in advance using the link (the registration link will go automatically to your calendars).
Dr. David Livingston interviews Manuel Cuba of Helix Space in Luxembourg. Since 2022, Helix Space is a Private Research Institution accredited by the Ministry of Economy of Luxembourg.
Usually strongest meteor shower yearly, up to 150 hourly. Moon is 30% full.
Surpassing 12 full years / starting 13th year on the Moon, China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, landed in 2013.
Surpassing 14 full years / starting 15th year in Space, the NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) launched in 2009, went into hibernation February 17, 2011 and reactivated August 21, 2013.
Scheduled for 03:35 UTC-5, United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket will take next batch of Amazon Leo (new name) satellites for internet system managed by Amazon subsidiary Kuiper Systems. ULA is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
Scheduled for 17:20 Kazakhstan Time. Meteorological satellites developed by NPO Lavochkin. Launch cost estimated at US$65M. Built at Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Moscow, with 43,000+ employees.
Features Session P046-To the Moon: A New Era of Lunar Science, Session P030-Planetary Magnetism.
Over the next few decades, the exoplanet community is poised to advance closer to answering a fundamental question about the universe and humanity's place in it: Are we alone? High-resolution spectroscopy of exoplanets with the Extremely Large Telescopes (> 25 m) offers a unique opportunity to answer this question. The high […]
Surpassing 3rd full year / entering 4th year in lunar orbit, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) first lunar spacecraft Danuri launched in Aug 2022 and reached Moon in Dec 2022.
Scheduled for 11:15 China Time. 3-stage, non-reusable orbital carrier rocket, also designated Chang Zheng 4C. This will be 60th launch attempt with 57 successful previously.
Expert panel includes speakers from Amazon Kuiper, Slingshot Aerospace, Triton Space and moderator from Space Policy Group. Noon, Eastern Standard Time. Analysis of proposed EU space legislation, impact on markets, Space Traffic Management (STM) policy of USA, more.
Innospace of Korea to use 1st launch of HANBIT-Nano to send to SSO 5 satellites from Brazil space agency AEB / Brazil university / Grahaa Space of India, 3 payloads from AEB / Brazil company that will remain attached to rocket, and empty aluminum beverage can from Brewguru of Korea.
1st launch of Galileo on Ariane 6, 5th launch of Ariane 6, scheduled for 05:01 UTC (French Guiana Time 02:01). These 2 satellites will join 27 others active in orbit. Galileo is called the world's most precise satellite navigation system, has served 5Billion+ smartphone uses since 2016, is managed / […]
Launch window 10:00-12:14 China Time. 1st stage will attempt vertical landing using engines at location 300km from launch site, Minqin County, Gansu Province.
STP-S30 mission for USA DoD includes research experiments and technology demonstrations includes primary payload, DISKSat.
08:30-16:30 CST; 16th crewed flight for the New Shepard program and 37th in New Shepard program; crew is: aerospace engineer Michaela (Michi) Benthaus, physicist/investor Joey Hyde, former SpaceX engineer Hans Koenigsmann, entrepreneur Neal Milch, investor Adonis Pouroulis, and adventurer Jason Stansell.
Conference theme is "WCASET Nexus: Where Science, Education and Technology Converge" and offers both in-person and virtual participation; includes sessions on space science and technology.
ESA spacecraft surpasses 12 full years in space today, begins year 13, in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 billion stars.
Moderated by Madhu Thangavelu. 10:00-17:00 PT. Panels include: Cis-Lunar / Lunar, Artemis, Starship / SLS, Space Architecture / Philosophy / Art / Agriculture, others. Online participation available; send email to register, either <contact@aiaa-lalv.org> or <events.aiaalalv@gmail.com>. Suggested $5 donation to this 501(c)3 nonprofit for either the organization itself or its scholarship […]
Tent-camp by Falcon 9 rocket or Independence shuttle replica, and STEM activities.
Occurs 05:01 HST, 15:01 UTC; It is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year; and conversely, it is the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing the longest day and shortest night.
With theme "Exploring New Industrial Models, Empowering the New Aerospace Economy". 2025 marks a crucial stage for the Hainan Free Trade Port, coinciding with the full-scale customs closure operation of the island and the accelerated development of Wenchang International Aerospace City. The Forum will further leverage its unique advantages of […]
From Comet Tuttle (8P), with up to 10 per hour. Moon only 3% full helps viewing on peak nights; active Dec 17-26.
NET Dec 23, launch of Earth science satellite to Sun-Synchronous Orbit for Russia.
The 290-seat Samuel Oschin Planetarium boasts a spectacular Zeiss star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system and theatrical lighting.
India Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), also called Bahubali, to launch 6,500-kg Bluebird 6 for AST SpaceMobile; launch was coordinated by New Space India Limited (NSIL), commercial arm of ISRO.
From 11:00 - 14:00 HST, three planetarium showings will highlight international, cultural and indigenous astronomy, where we 'fit in' in the Galaxy, and how Gemini Observatory works together with observatories.
ESA spacecraft surpasses 22 full years / starts 23rd year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, mineralogy, geology, and to search for traces of water; launched June 2, 2003 and arrived at Mars in Dec 2003.
Surpassing 4 full years / beginning 5th in space, NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA infrared astronomy telescope designed to observe the earliest galaxies, study star and planet formation, and analyze the atmospheres of exoplanets, launched on this day via Ariane 5 ECA rocket in 2021.
Earth science satellite to Geostationary Transfer Orbit for China's meteorological satellite program FY-4 (Feng Yun 4).
The stars are aligning for a brand-new show at Holidays in Space! Get ready for a nighttime spectacle that's out-of-this-world.
CSG-3 Earth observation satellite to Sun-Synchronous Orbit for Italian Space Agency (ASI), part of a reconnaissance constellation using synthetic aperture radars operating in the X-band.
Another batch of 29 satellites to LEO for Starlink mega-constellation.
Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as recorded sightings of significant astronomical occurrences during related historical events are examined to offer a possible scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed.
NET Dec 28 launch of dual optical Earth observation satellites with 20 small ride-share payloads to Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Dr. David Livingston talks live with Tom Olson the founder of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance.
The year is 2096. Space tourism is booming, and you’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System with Space Express Tours! Space Express Tours—the first tour company in deep space—offers a variety of adventures including its most popular trip, Destination Solar System. This out-of-this world jaunt takes […]
At magnitude 2.9, the Hubble Space Telescope will travel over Hawaiian Islands from SSE to E, rising at 04:58:50 to 05:04:49 HST.
05:00-07:50 CST launch window
Private bus tour behind NASA gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39. Plus, the tour will drive by the astronaut crew quarters. Personal guided tours of the visitor complex’s iconic attractions, including the Rocket Garden, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® and Space Shuttle Atlantis®. […]
If skies are clear, this all volunteer-run, non-profit organization is open to the public 20:00-22:00 for star viewing.
NASA Juno indicates Europa ice may be 6x deeper than thickest Antarctic ice; timing of craft planned plunge into Jupiter clouds TBD | ESA JUICE heading toward Earth gravity assist Sep 2026.
India planning for 2nd uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan to LEO ~400 km.
Another batch of 29 satellites for Starlink space-based Internet communication mega-constellation.
The Quadrantid shower is known for its brief, intense peak, lasting only a few hours. Appearing to radiate from Constellation Quadrans Muralis, there can be 25-120 meteors per hour. Comets are traveling ~40km/second and come from the debris trail of Asteroid 2003 EH1, discovered in 2003 by the Lowell Observatory […]
08:00 HST, 18:00 UTC; Earth perihelion is the point in its orbit when it is closest to the Sun, occurring annually in early January.
Spacecraft reach 6 full years / enter 7th year on Moon far side, landed 2019 - the first farside landing ever.
Cosmocité opens the doors to new space epics, from Earth to the Moon and all the way to Mars! Discover how space is revolutionizing our daily lives (communication, navigation, observation…) and the exciting challenges of transportation for the reconquest of the Moon and the conquest of Mars, not forgetting the […]
The 247th AAS meeting (joint with the High Energy Astrophysics and Historical Astronomy Divisions) will be held 4-8 January in Phoenix, Arizona. At Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third Street.
NET Jan 5 - early morning launch of PSLV with small Earth observation satellite from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and 18 additional ride-share payloads.
NET Jan 5 - Astrophysics satellite Pandora for NASA to Sun-Synchronous Orbit, and 'Twilight' satellites from Spire Global and Kepler Communications.
Media representatives are invited to join French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on Monday 5 January at 14:00-15:00 CET for a hybrid press conference to learn more about her first mission to space. The conference is Sophie’s final media event in Europe ahead of her launch to the International Space Station […]
A Volatile Excursion from Mercury and the Moon to the Kuiper Belt and Beyond. At Dawson College.
The 7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference for 2026 will be organized by the Laboratory for Space Research, FoS, the University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chilean Astronomical Society, is scheduled to take place from January 5th to […]
At Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory or online, registration required, no fee. In-person attendees who self-identify as early career or new to the lunar community are offered introduction to a mentor. Mentors and mentees are asked to fill the form at https://forms.gle/4LHRT8Dp9nJDAq3TA LEAG analyzes for NASA scientific, technical, commercial […]
From 15:00-16:00 EST, National Science Foundation (NSF) Growing Convergence Research (GCR) working group will provide guidance on preparing GCR proposals, address frequently asked questions and be available to answer any inquiries from participants. Grant seekers can benefit from personalized assistance, gain valuable insights and enhance their understanding of the NSF […]
Homeschool Days is specially designed for K-12 students and families to offer exciting hands-on activities and workshops throughout the Discovery Center; 10:00-16:00 MST. Event Details: Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? From problem-solving challenges to teamwork missions, kids will test their strength, balance, and brainpower in […]
ESA's start-of-the-year press briefing looking ahead to 2026 with Director General Josef Aschbacher on Thursday 8 January 2026 from 10:00 CET at ESA HQ in Paris.
Hubble Space Telescope Outreach Coordinator Faith Vowler of NASA will present at this public meeting, 19:00; online option available; at Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane.
Earth Science Research Program Overview describes research activities within the NASA science division that is managing the specific proposal opportunity.
3rd RAS General Discussion meeting: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applied to astronomy at Burlington House.
Visible at -3.9 magnitude, the International Space Station will travel over Hawaiian Islands from NW to SE, rising at 04:48:07 to 04:54:02 HST.
BIS West Midlands event 14:00-15:15 UT; In the early 2020s, the heads of NASA, Roscosmos and the China National Space Agency criss-crossed Africa, Asia and the Americas trying to sign up countries to join ‘their’ Moon project: Artemis, or the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). How had it come to […]
Beginning 06:20:51 HST from the SSW, Tiangong will make a visible pass at brightest magnitude 1.2 over Hawaiian Islands, setting 06:29:49 in the ENE.
12:42-16:42 EST launch window for 29 satellites of Internet system. 1st stage B1078 to land on ASDS JRTI after this 25th flight.
AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.
23:45 Jan 13 - 01:03 Jan 14 Launch Window
Finishing out the Original Trilogy is a 3rd Space Policy Town Hall at 9 pm EST / 8 pm CST / 7 pm MST / 6 pm PST / 4 pm Hawaii Time. After this Town Hall, feedback will be analyzed to see if there will be a sequel, reboot, or […]
At the Johns Hopkins University Mt. Washington campus in Baltimore MD and online. Early-career researchers and students are encouraged to apply for both early-career opportunities and travel support. Invited Early-Career Speakers: We will select approximately two early-career researchers who will each give a presentation (approximately 15 minutes, including Q&A). Lightning […]
19:00-21:00 UT at BIS HQ, Vauxhall, London & online on Zoom.
From 1300-1600 JST at Miraikan Hall; led by the Artemis program, which is being carried out through international cooperation, humanity is returning to the Moon and even further afield, toward Mars. Human space exploration is now entering a new phase. The launch of "Artemis II", a lunar orbit mission by […]
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live 19:00-20:30 PST from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
18:00 CEST; Grégoire Danger, Professor at Aix-Marseille University (PIIM Laboratory – Physics of Ionic and Molecular Interactions) presents. What environmental conditions could have allowed the emergence of living systems on Earth 4.1 billion years ago? To try and find answers to this question, we will begin in the star-forming regions […]
1st meeting of the GW:UK initiative to bring researchers to celebrate 10 years of gravitational wave discoveries and engage in community-building activities; at University of Nottingham.
Midnight - 03:00 CST launch window
03:30 - 07:00 CST launch window