Love coverage of the departure of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft from ISS starting 12:30 EDT, release at 12:45 from Canadarm2. The ship, filled with waste, will reentry Earth atmosphere and burn up.
On October 10, 1967 the Outer Space Treaty went into effect - establishing the foundational legal framework for international space law and peaceful exploration. Key Rules of the Treaty: No Weapons of Mass Destruction Peaceful Use Only No Territorial Claims Global Benefit: Declares that space exploration should be carried out […]
Explore JPL (the JPL open house) returns to Pasadena for its 90th anniversary. The free event grants a behind-the-scenes look at mission control and spacecraft assembly bays. Free timed-entry tickets are required and are highly competitive.
The 35th 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.
A conference focus will be tools and platforms for bio-manufacturing in LEO. Confirmed speakers include Chief Scientific Officer of International Space Station National Laboratory Michael Roberts, and ISS Deputy Chief Scientist Liz Warren of NASA. At Hotel Nikko Narita, located at Tokyo-Narita Airport.
The SPCD international Symposium is the premier technical conference dedicated to Passive components for space applications. It is an exceptional venue to learn more about the latest advances in this field and meet recognized experts from industry, academia and agencies.
First solar observatory for China known as CHASE or Xihe / 羲和 surpasses another full year in space since launching on this day via Long March 2D in 2021.
At Georgia Tech, 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT. Land, Learn, Live! Together, we are standing on the edge of humanity's next frontier - a Moon Base that will support and enable an enduring presence in the lunar South Pole region. In response to NASA's plans and needs, our community is eager to contribute […]
The 35th Commercial Resupply Services craft to arrive at 11:00am EDT (coverage begins 9:15am) with 7,200 pounds of cargo, live coverage provided by NASA. Will dock with the space-facing port of the Harmony module.
At Johnson Space Center with live coverage on NASA TV, 3:30pm EDT. Crew 12 members: NASA's Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA’s Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos’ Andrey Fedyaev will give an update after spending 237 days in space.
At the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 6:00-8:45pm local time featuring Charlie Crouse of Advanced Space, Sarah Law of Astroscale, Alex Shi of Secure World Foundation and Timothy Cichan of Lockheed Martin Space.
NASA craft reaches 5 full years in space during planned 12-year mission to encounter 11 different asteroids.
Explore the Moon and Planets without leaving Earth with other like-minded members of the Planetary Society! A portion of your registration fee will be donated to the Planetary Society to help further their mission to Advance Space Exploration. Join an expertly-guided tour of New Mexico's planetary analog sites and real […]
Detecting some of the most energetic radiation in space, ESA, NASA, Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another year of operations in space, despite loss of its thrusters; launched 2002, expected to run out of fuel early 2020s and fall to Earth Feb 2029.
For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best time due to shallow angle of sunlight that illuminates details.
Celebration of science, art, music, exploration and the responsibility we share for the future of our species and our planet. Expected are Astronauts, Nobel laureates, pioneering scientists and world-renowned artists for a gathering of global thinkers. The 10th Starmus Stephen Hawking Medal will be awarded, as well as the first […]
Launch Oct 19 at 3:41 pm EDT (Oct 20, 4:41 am JST), Japan's first Mars mission is planned to conduct observations of Mars, Phobos & Deimos, to land on Phobos to collect samples and return them to Earth. Led by JAXA with major contributions from international partners including NASA, ESA, […]
STEM event to inspire students with hands-on activities and displays featuring rocketry, satellites, astronomy, meteorites, robotics and more. At University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/11/04/lacy-veach-day-2025/
European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another full year at Mars, launched 2016; craft continues collecting data on atmosphere, deployed Schiaparelli demonstration lander 19 Oct 2016 (unsuccessful).
NASA spacecraft mapping boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space surpasses another full year in space; launched on this day 2008.
Final-year-Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from across the world, enrolled in space-related programmes, are invited to test their skills against real-world challenges issued by Luxembourg industry leaders. This intensive two-day event offers a unique chance to work on use-cases currently faced within the sector while collaborating with peers from different […]
Annual event inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 200+ Hawai'i classroom visits, career panels, and community events.
European Space Agency / JAXA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (dubbed Mio ‘waterway or fairway’) surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2018; expected to reach Mercury polar orbit in Nov 2026 to map planet, investigate magnetosphere.
Navigating Emerging Opportunities: a conference to explore space market trends, emerging technologies, geopolitical dynamics, new companies and the next generation of talent. Designed as a highly interactive and commercially driven event, NeoSpace Europe puts networking, collaboration and business development at the centre of the experience. Hosted in Luxembourg — a […]
2pm ET, NASA will discuss the U.S. Spacewalks #100 and #101 to complete solar array installation and power augmentation of the International Space Station during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA participants in the news conference include: Gaurang […]
8:00am - 6:30 pm daily at AWS Executive Briefing Center; Up/Link is an invitation-only forum focused on the commercial and investment momentum shaping the space economy. The summit will convene approximately 200 senior leaders across capital markets, enterprise, and government to discuss the real-world adoption of SpaceTech. Two days of […]
The 14th IAASS Conference, “Together for a Safe Space Frontier”, invites reflection and the exchange of knowledge on critical space safety topics that demand international collaboration. The conference serves as a forum to build mutual understanding, trust, and the broadest possible cooperation in the peaceful, responsible, and shared use of […]
The 193rd meeting of the Space Studies Board will be held October 20-21, the meeting of the Board on Physics and Astronomy will be held October 21-22. October 21 will be a joint session.
Solid-propellant launch vehicle of private aerospace company Galactic Energy of Beijing to provide low-cost commercial launches from off-shore barge. The Galactic Energy Ceres-1 rocket has completed 23 total launches, resulting in 21 successes and 2 failures.
HawkEye 360 is a commercial space-based global intelligence network that uses radio frequency (RF) technology to monitor global transportation across air, land, and sea. Operating from Low Earth Orbit (LEO), this constellation of small satellites—collectively named Hawk—delivers high-precision RF mapping, analytics, emergency support, and civil Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities by […]
From ancient impact basins and volcanic landscapes to new vantage points for observing the Universe, future human explorers on the Moon will have immeasurable opportunities for scientific discovery. Join the National Academies on Wednesday, October 21 from 1-2:30pm ET for a public briefing webinar on our new report, Human Exploration […]
Appearing in constellation Orion, Orionids are a Class I shower providing up to 20 per hour, swiftly moving ~66km/sec. With activity spanning October 2 - November 12, other nights might provide good viewing since Moon on the peak night is 80% full.
Bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and industry experts at the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration. As AI continues to transform the way we design, operate, and understand space missions, SPAICE offers a unique forum to exchange ideas, showcase breakthroughs, and shape the future of intelligent space systems.
At the University of Southern California, the world's largest gathering dedicated to human Mars exploration. For nearly three decades, the International Mars Society Convention has brought together the scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, students, and advocates working to make humanity a multi-planetary species. The 2026 convention returns to the University of Southern […]
2pm ET, NASA to provide an update on the agency’s plans to return American astronauts to the surface of the Moon by 2028.
NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit around a planet other than Earth; launched 2001.
Launch window 4:14-8:14pm local time for another batch of 27 satellites for SpaceX's Starlink space-based internet mega-constellation.
18:12 HST // 04:12 UTC on Oct 26.
Change clocks back 1 hour, from Summer Time to Standard Time.
At the Spokane Convention Center. The meeting will have a broad scope, with a wide-ranging program of science and workforce topics, and celebrating planetary exploration and mission anniversaries.
NASA craft imaging Sun and solar phenomena surpasses another full year in space today; launched 2006.
The 10th edition offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the evolution of the Moon Village concept and set the stage for the future of lunar exploration.
Convene, connect, and collaborate at the 19th annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium! This year’s event will spotlight how bold ideas, emerging technologies, and new partnerships are igniting innovation across the space enterprise.
Theme: “Bridging the Asia-Pacific: Advancing a Trusted and Inclusive Space Future”.
Themes include: Space & the Arctic; Space & AI; Space & International Collaboration. There is a Student Session, a Technical Session, a Frontier Session, and a focus on Investment & VC: Space Investment & Capital Access. Norwegian Space Agency is a Sponsor. Space-based situational awareness is critical, and space demands […]
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 — […]
Astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk will perform a 6.5-hour EVA to completely install and deploy iROSA #7 on the 2A power channel. Once Spacewalk 101 concludes on November 5, the 5-year power augmentation program will be officially complete, restoring the station's total capacity to 215 kilowatts Learn more about […]
India to launch the replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System located at a geosynchronous orbit and providing India with an alternative to GPS. Click here for a Space Launch Schedule to convert time of launch for your time zone.
Originally planned around this date for Wenchang, China -- TBC (to be confirmed); As the only professional association for astronauts, ASE supports the advancement of space exploration by providing opportunities for communication among space professionals at the international level. The Association has worked closely with other international professional space organizations to […]
iQPS Launch 9, an Earth observation satellite with Synthetic aperture radar for Japan-based imaging company iQPS, to launch on "The Sea God Surveys" mission via Rocket Lab to low Earth orbit; estimated launch cost: US$6,000,000. Click here for Space Launch Schedule to convert launch times to your time zone.
Today marks another full year of continuous Human occupation of ISS; first component Zarya launched Nov 20, 1998, occupation began Nov 2, 2000.
Change clocks back 1 hour from Daylight Saving to Standard Time; does not include Hawai’i, Arizona (except the Navajo Nation), American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
Slated for liftoff at 00:10 UTC, signifying the first constellation deployment for CAS Space's new liquid-fueled Kinetica-2 (Lijian-2) rocket. For this flight, the rocket will carry 18 SpaceSail (Qianfan) low Earth orbit broadband satellites into space to grow China's burgeoning mega-constellation.
Coordinating Division Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage The IAU Symposium on Innovative Research and Techniques in Astronomy Communication will take place from November 2 to 6, 2026, at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan in Mitaka, Tokyo. The groundbreaking hybrid event will unite experts from astronomy and science communication, […]
ESWW is the main annual event in the European Space Weather and Space Climate calendar. It is an international meeting organised annually within the European Region in collaboration with prominent members of the European space weather and space climate community. It began as a forum for the European Space Weather […]
IAU Symposium: IAUS409 - A Journey Towards Effective Astronomy Communication; online and at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, 2-21-2 Osawa Mitaka, Tokyo. Topics include: Innovations in Data Visualization Techniques Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Communication Making Astronomy Relevant Communicating Astronomy with Funders and Policymakers
South Korea's solid‑fuel space launch vehicle, now known as Mir (a Dragon) is an orbital booster developed by the state-run Agency for Defense Development (ADD). It is a 4-stage solid-fuel small satellite launch vehicle aiming for the first orbital full-version test launch of the vehicle, following three previous sub-orbital and partial […]
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, carrying a stray dog named Laika into space. She became the first living creature to orbit the Earth. While the mission provided critical data proving that living organisms could survive orbital insertion, it was not designed for recovery, and Laika passed away from overheating […]
Solid-propellant launch vehicle of private aerospace company Galactic Energy of Beijing to provide low-cost commercial launches from off-shore barge. The Galactic Energy Ceres-1 rocket has completed 26 total launches, resulting in 23 successes and 3 failures.
At the National Museum of the Republic, the first SWF Summit in Latin America.
Menon and Kutryk will exit the Quest airlock again to install iROSA #8 on the 3B power channel. Once Spacewalk 101 concludes on November 5, the 5-year power augmentation program will be officially complete, restoring the station's total capacity to 215 kilowatts Learn more about the International Space Station: https://nasa.gov/station […]
A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites expected to launch on Long March 12, a medium-lift vehicle that uses propellant of kerosene and liquid oxygen, able to place 10,000kg in LEO and 6,000kg in SSO.
iQPS Launch 10, an Earth observation satellite with Synthetic aperture radar for Japan-based imaging company iQPS, to launch on “The Mountain God Rises” mission via Rocket Lab to low Earth orbit; estimated launch cost: US$6,000,000.
NASA launched Apollo 4, the first uncrewed test flight of the massive Saturn V rocket. It successfully demonstrated the structural integrity of the vehicle and the thermal protection shield of the Apollo command module during high-velocity atmospheric reentry.
Expecting senior government and executives from NASA, Firefly, Blue Origin to discuss innovation, competitive advantages and a "space industrial revolution in LEO". Capped at 250 participants. At Marriott at the Metro Center.
Promoting the New Space Economy: The first major national meeting of the space, technology and scientific industries. Three days to connect science, industry and business opportunities in one place. The global space economy already exceeds USD 560 billion and is expanding at an unprecedented pace, projected to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2035. […]
45 satellites to launch for Amazon Leo, formerly named Project Kuiper. This LEO mega constellation will offer broadband internet access with 3,276 satellites.
NASA 12-U CubeSat Capstone acting as a pathfinder for planned International Lunar Gateway surpasses another year around Moon today; launched in 2022.
Major international forum in space hardware environmental testing for research and development and qualification. It provides a unique opportunity for engineers, technicians and scientists from industry, government and academia to present and exchange information and ideas on simulating the space environment to develop and test space mission hardware.
Leading event in Europe for space engineering, innovation, and the end-to-end supply chain.
NASA interstellar craft set to reach 16.1 billion miles today, marking one full light-day of communication delays. Craft is operating with only 2 science instruments.
At the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran. This event represents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant aerospace gatherings, connecting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors from around the world. Consequently, it provides an unmatched platform for showcasing cutting-edge aerospace technologies, exploring market trends, and building strategic partnerships.
Observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO, multiwavelength craft surpasses another year of operations in space today, launched in 2004.
acquisition of the Chang’e-5 samples from the Procellarum KREEP Terrance, the Chang’e-6 samples from the South Pole Aitken basin, and the recent opening of NASA’s Apollo samples in the Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis program bring a new era of lunar science that is likely to solve the most significant […]
ESA / JAXA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO) expected to execute a critical capture burn on November 21, 2026, deploy the Mio orbiter on December 9–10, 2026, and begin full science operations in April 2027.
This Galaxy Forum will be in hybrid format allowing for online participation. Speaking will be international experts sharing their knowledge and space missions.
Coordinating Division Division E Sun and Heliosphere
Coordinating Division Division J Galaxies and Cosmology
Coordinating Division Division H Interstellar Matter and Local Universe
14:54 UTC (04:54 HST).
Launch of 2 Chinese Taikonauts and 1 Pakistani Astronaut to Tiangong Space Station - after an overlap of about 1 week with the Shenzhou 23 crew, the Astronaut from Pakistan will return to Earth with 2 members of Shenzhou 23. The third member of Shenzhou 23 will remain aboard Tiangong […]
GNOSIS promotes, coordinates and develops collaboration across the academic, defence, industrial and political sectors to understand and solve problems relating to the sustainable use of Space.
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 — […]
Held every 3 years, targeted to professional astronomers, postdocs, postgraduate and undergraduate students pursuing a research career in Astronomy. As previous editions of this meeting, XVIII LARIM will provide a forum for scientific discussion and will promote new collaborations among Latin American astronomers. At Cancun Center, Boulevard Kukulcan Km. 9, […]
Set against Houston's authentic Space City heritage at the George R. Brown Convention Center, this is the global crossroads where aerospace meets every sector it stands to transform: AI and autonomy, life sciences, digital economies, sustainable manufacturing, telecom, agriculture, smart cities, gaming and VR, security and law, finance, culture, and […]
Griffin-1 to attempt Nobile Crater / Moon South Pole landing with Astrolab FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover; originally slated to carry with NASA Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER).
European Space Agency (ESA) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) craft studying sun, surpasses another full year of operations in space today, launched 1995; discovered more than 3,000 comets.
Hosted by The Venetian Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts in association with The Interstellar Research Group, the world’s experts in exoplanet research, advanced space propulsion, power, life support, communications, and more will gather to share their findings and propose innovative solutions to enable our future journeys to planets circling […]
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses another full year 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.
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 Adelaide Student Branch and online.
The largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, convening 20,000+ attendees from 100+ countries to share research, connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. Session, town hall and scientific workshops. At Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street. Save the date for future Annual Meetings: December 13-17, 2027 | Washington, D.C. December […]
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 — […]
After executing a critical capture burn on , today the craft is planned to deploy the Mio orbiter on , and begin full science operations in April 2027.
European Space Agency (ESA) craft in Very Eccentric Elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black holes, mapping dark matter, surpasses next full year in space today, launched 1999.
China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, surpasses another full year on Moon surface, landed 2013.
NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) surpasses another full year in space today; launched 2009, went into hibernation February 17, 2011 and reactivated August 21, 2013.
Surpassing 4th full year / entering 5th year in lunar orbit, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) first lunar spacecraft Danuri launched in Aug 2022 and reached Moon in Dec 2022.
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.
ESA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today; now in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 billion stars; launched in 2013.
10:49 HST (00:49 UTC); the Sun reaches the point where it is farthest South of the celestial equator, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year (opposite in Southern Hemisphere).
25:29 HST // 01:29 UTC on Dec 24.
NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA-ASC infrared astronomy telescope surpasses next full year in space since launching on this day via Ariane 5 ECA rocket in 2021.
ESA spacecraft surpasses next full 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.
"Indefinitely delayed" mission unlikely to launch this year. First launch of the Starliner crew vehicle to the International Space Station carrying only cargo for the orbital laboratory; will allow in-flight validation of the system upgrades implemented following the Crew Flight Test mission of 2024.
Independent mission to Venus developed by Rocket Lab and MIT, NZSA Venus Mission is a small direct Venus entry probe with a single 1 kg low-mass, low-cost autofluorescing nephelometer riding on a satellite bus based on the Photon Upper stage of the Electron rocket. The probe mission will spend approximately 5 […]
NET Q1 2027 — First commercial space station, built by Vast Space, planned for insertion into LEO.
ESA plans to launch Ariane 6-2 with PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (PLATO) spacecraft with array of 26 cameras to Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point to look for signs of planets in habitable zones of stars.
NET 2027 — CNSA to launch Long March 5 with Xuntian space telescope from Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N), China: Launch of Xuntian (Space Sentinel / Chinese Space Station Telescope ‘Touring the Heavens’) to LEO; will co-orbit with Tiangong Space Station, allowing it to dock periodically; 2-meter […]
SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 with APEX 1.0 Lunar Lander Mission 1. Lunar lander built by ispace, Draper (mission lead) and Karman Space & Defense under $73M NASA CLPS to land near Schrödinger Basin, Moon South Pole region with NASA payloads (two seismometers, a drill, a probe, a magnetic sounder, LuSEE-Light […]
NET 2027 — Roscosmos State Corporation, Launch Luna-26, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia: Roscosmos hopes to launch the Luna-Resurs O (Luna-Resurs Orbiter) to Moon polar orbit with 14 instruments for 1 year at 60-80 km altitude for lunar mapping.
NET 2027 — ISRO to launch its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) with Chandrayaan-4 lunar lander from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India: Planned launch of Chandrayaan-4 mission for Moon landing and sample return up to 3 kg (6.6 lb) from near Statio Shiv Shakti.
First crewed test flight to an orbit of 400 km of the Gaganyaan programme, with launch planned for NET Q1 2027.
Spacecraft reach 8 full years / enter 9th year on Moon far side, landed 2019 -the first farside landing ever.
At Salt Palace Convention Center.
AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace. Expecting 6,000+ attendees from 46+ countries. At Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Third annual observation of JAXA lunar landing Moon near side equatorial region in 2024 and Japan becoming 5th country to successfully land on Moon.
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.
Educational and ceremonial events held worldwide to advance space technology / education and honor 7 crew members killed in Shuttle accident 28 January 1986: Commander Francis R. “Dick” Scobee, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Astronaut Christa McAuliffe (the 1st ‘Teacher in Space’), Mission Specialists Ellison S. Onizuka, Judith A. Resnick and […]
NASA astrophysics 9-month mission to gather ultraviolet light information for understanding origins of stars / planets / life.
American Artemis Return to the Moon For Good is underway, Mars attention and planning advancing, Outer Solar System search for life ongoing, and Interstellar craft on outgoing trajectories while first USA satellite launch on this day in 1958 ‘Explorer 1’ is celebrated and remembered.
(Estimated Date) CNSA to launch Chang'e-7 mission which is planned to land near the illuminated southeast ridge of Shackleton crater at about 85°S to survey environment and resources with a Relay Satellite, Orbiter, Lander (Rashid-2 from UAE), Rover, Mini-Flying Probe; orbiter and the lander carry Chinese national science payloads as […]
Under US$77.5M NASA CLPS contract, IM 3rd Nova-C Trinity lander, to Reiner Gamma ‘lunar swirl’ 7.5°N, 59.0°W with 4 NASA payloads: Lunar Vertex, CADRE, MoonLIGHT retroreflector, LUSEM; various private payloads.
Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss in 2003: Commander Richard D. Husband, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the ‘1st Israeli astronaut’) and Astronauts: William C. McCool, Michael P. Anderson, David M. Brown and Kalpana Chawla […]
Annual event inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 200+ Hawai'i classroom visits, career panels, and community events.
Lunar New Year 2027 Spring Festival marks the Year of the Goat.
UAE Hope Orbiter, studying Mars atmosphere and climate, reaches 6 full years in Mars orbit today; launched July 19, 2020 on JAXA H2A rocket, arrived at Mars on this day 2021.
China Tianwen-1 orbiter reaches 6 full years of operations in Mars orbit; Lander & Rover touched down ~3 months after this date at Utopia Planitia 25.1°N, 109.9°E; launched July 2020, reached orbit 2021.
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover reaches 5 full years on Mars surface having landed in Jezero Crater on this day in 2021; it carried Ingenuity helicopter – the first craft to successfully complete powered flights off-Earth.
Third annual observation of 1st successful commercial lunar landing on Moon by Intuitive Machines and its IM-1 Nova-C Lander "Odysseus". This mission also marks the USA first return to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. IM-1 lander carried 6 NASA and 6 independent payloads to surface, landing near Malapert […]
Highlighting Galaxy awareness by celebrating the Solar System traveling around Milky Way Galaxy Center every ~225 million Earth years, one Galactic Tick happens every 633.7 days; first Tick Day was one Tick after October 2nd, 1608 when the first telescope patent was filed.
Crew of 4 men to Low Earth Orbit to test docking of Orion craft with separately launched prototype lunar landing systems from SpaceX and / or Blue Origin. Astronauts will then transfer over to the lander(s) to check life-support systems. Possible testing also of Axiom lunar spacesuits including EVA.
With theme "Turning Conjunctions Into Coordination". Abstracts of up to 500 words will be accepted and must include the precise title of the paper, the topic area of interest, the author’s full name and affiliation, and complete contact information including an email address. The language of the conference is English. […]
At The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas and virtually, LPSC is the premier international conference for lunar and planetary science, bringing together scientists, researchers, students, and educators to advance our understanding of the solar system and shape planetary exploration. For 58 years, LPSC has […]
17 Disciplines addressed include Space Access and Space Systems.
BepiColombo nominal science mission begins this month. Its scientific goals include: Surface & Interior: Magnetic Environment: Exosphere:
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.
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, […]
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.
Theme: TBA. Expecting 10,000+ registrants, 240+ exhibitors, 24 space agencies, 1500+ organizations. Access to specific Track Programming ONLY available at less than full-conference fee.
Space telescope for NASA Explorers program, reaches 9th 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.
Under the theme Building, Financing and Delivering Africa’s Space Infrastructure. Organised by Space in Africa in collaboration with the African Space Agency and hosted by the Government of Senegal, the conference brings together policymakers, national space agencies, industry leaders, investors, researchers and other stakeholders to advance Africa’s space sector. Since […]
Commemorating the launch of China’s first satellite, Dongfanghong-1 on April 24, 1970.
China Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission planned to depart Kamo’oalewa (2016 HO3) today and return to Earth with least 100 grams of sample, to enter Earth atmosphere on Nov 29, 2027.
NASA spacecraft with 2.4-meter diameter main telescope begins 38th year in space today, launched Apr 24, 1990; could continue operations until 2040s.
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.
KEY THEMES ARE: Advancing human spaceflight and microgravity research, Enabling sustainable cislunar and lunar exploration, Defining the Moon-to-Mars pathway and beyond, Shaping space policy and law to enable long-term activity, Finance and innovation across the space economy, New horizons in space infrastructure and services, Cross-cutting technologies, Developing the next generation […]
Global researchers, scientists, academicians, industry experts, and policymakers are invited to join the Global Summit on Advances in Astrophysics, Gravitation and Cosmology (ASTROPHYSICS2027), scheduled to be held from May 19-20, 2027 in Florence, Italy. This prestigious summit will bring together leading experts and emerging researchers to explore the latest discoveries, challenges, and innovations […]
China Queqiao “bridge of magpies” satellite reaches 9 full years in space today, launched 2018 to provide far side communications to Earth from Chang'E-4 lander / rover.
Firefly Aerospace second lunar lander mission under $112M NASA CLPS to land on lunar far side with NASA payloads (RadPC, LuSEE-Night telescope, JPL User Terminal (UT), Australia’s Seismic Payload for Interplanetary Discovery, Exploration, and Research (SPIDER) by Fleet Space Technologies) and commercial payloads; will deploy to lunar orbit ESA Lunar […]
Launch Falcon Heavy / Astrobotic Griffin Lander Mission 2: Astrobotic Griffin planned to carry satellites to cislunar space and take commercial payloads to landing near Moon South Pole.