AAS hosts, and AIAA co-hosts, specifically AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee. At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.
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3 events,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 […]
Another batch of 24 satellites for SpaceX's Starlink space-based Internet service. |
3 events,10:30 ET, Boeing to announce its 2nd quarter 2026 financial results. |
4 events,Set to launch August 30, this 2pm EDT briefing will feature NASA personnel Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Jackie Townsend, Julie McEnery, and Jeremy Perkins. |
4 events,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. 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 […] Launch window opens 03:09am EDT for classified payload to launch for the US National Reconnaissance Office. |
3 events,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 […] |
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Includes ~150 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions / Panels / Task Groups, such as SC B: The Earth-Moon System, Planets, and Small Bodies of the Solar System. At Fortezza da Basso.
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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. |
4 events,Occurring at 12pm ET with NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and SpaceX, followed by and 2PM ET briefings with the crew itself: 12 p.m.: Mission Overview News Conference Joel Montalbano, deputy associate administrator, Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters Dana Weigel, manager, Low Earth Orbit Program, NASA Johnson Mathieu […] |
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Smart Dragon-3 is a solid-fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of CASC for the commercial market.
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To deliver AST SpaceMobile’s Block 2 BlueBird satellites to LEO for cellular broadband service coverage.
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Holding its first financial results telecon 4:30pm EDT, after going public on June 12, 2026. Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) will hold its 2nd quarter 2026 earnings call at 09:00 EDT.
2:45 pm EDT from Johnson Space Center, NASA astronaut Chris Williams will recap his recent eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. Williams returned to Earth on July 26, after logging 241 days as an Expedition 73/74 flight engineer during his first spaceflight. He returned along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and […] |
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NASA Curiosity (Mars Science Laboratory) rover surpasses another full year of operations on Mars surface today; launched Nov 26, 2011 – landed Aug 5, 2012 (Pacific Daylight Time).
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At 06:34:33 UTC on August 5, the upper stage (catalogued as 2025-010D) from the launch of Firefly's Blue Ghost-1 lander on January 15, 2025 will impact the Moon at roughly 2.43 km/s (8,700 km/h or 5,400 mph) - resulting in a flash of light, vaporizing the upper stage and a […] |
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2nd test flight of Isar Spectrum launch vehicle, to carry 5 cubesats to SSO, and ESA "Boost!" experiment: * CyBEEsat (TU Berlin) * TriSat-S (University of Maribor) * Platform 6 (EnduroSat) * FramSat-1 (NTNU) * SpaceTeamSat1 (TU Wien Space Team) * Let It Go (Dcubed, non-separable experiment) Isar Aerospace is […]
Virtual Series 2026 will offer deeper conversations on why PQC matters and the practical steps businesses should be taking; starts 1:00 pm AEST. Featuring: ✅Sandeep Taileng, Director, Cyber in Space ✅Sam Tseitkin, CEO, ExeQuantum ✅Dr Huon Curtin, Head of External Affairs, CI-ISAC Australia ✅Sivaraj Ganesan, Cybersecurity Architect & Security Leader […]
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NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon will exit the Quest airlock to install hardware that will modify the station’s 3B power channel and prepare it for the future installation of an International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA). The solar array, scheduled for delivery later this year, will be […] |
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Another batch of 24 internet satellites to launch to LEO. First stage Booster B1093 expected to land on ASDS Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) after this 16th flight. These satellites add to the existing 10,897+ operational Starlink satellites. At the Palais des Nations and online. Outer space is entering a renewed phase of strategic importance, defined by rapid innovation, growing competition and deepening global dependence. The evolution of the domain into a site for critical infrastructure and diverse commercial participation is fundamentally reshaping how space is accessed, used and […] |
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This international lunar science meeting has two objectives: to provide a platform for leading experts to review recent advances across lunar research, from the Moon’s origin to in-situ resource utilization, and to enable Taiwan’s academic and industrial communities to engage with international participants to explore near-term collaborative opportunities. |
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6 events,2:00pm PDT - Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) will release its financial results for the 2nd quarter 2026. A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.investors.rocketlabcorp.com.
A batch of 29 satellites to launch to LEO for the Starlink mega-constellation, which now exceeds 10,897 active satellites. The first stage B1085 is expected to land on the ASDS barge, A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG) having now completed 17 successful launch and landing missions.
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At CSIR International Convention Centre. Key topics are Earth Observation, Developing Space Tourism, Space Supply Manufacturing. Cultural tours are offered.
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Undisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.
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(No earlier than 10 Aug) Japan to launch the MICHIBIKI No. 7 | Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-7) navigation satellite. Launch window remains open through August 31, with flight times available in September as well. |
5 events,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 […]
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"Leading Australia’s Space Future for Our Strategic Advantage". Southern Space 2026 brings together decision-makers who set the direction for Australia’s space sector. It is a high‑impact forum for serious policy, capability and investment discussions across civil and defence space.
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The second test launch of LandSpace's ZQ-3 rocket with undisclosed test payloads. Zhuque-3 first stage booster will attempt to land on its downrange landing pad. |
8 events,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. Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) will hold a conference call 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investors.virgingalactic.com. NASA will stream the eclipse live with views across the path and interviews with subject matter experts through a variety of platforms. During the eclipse, NASA will conduct experiments in the path of totality. To investigate the dynamics of the Sun’s corona, a NASA-funded science team will chase the Moon’s shadow with […]
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A total solar eclipse with a magnitude of 1.0386 (greatest eclipse 17:47:06 UTC) will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. Viewers in other places in the Northern Hemisphere also will have the chance to experience a partial solar […] |
3 events,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
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Undisclosed payload launch to LEO. Second stage to attempt landing on ASDS barge, Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY).
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Launch of Globalstar global mobile communications satellite to LEO. Second stage is set to land on the SDS barge, A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG). |
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4 events,Key themes include: Characterizing exoplanet-host solar-like stars; Star-planet interactions; Planet populations around solar-like stars. At University of Liège. Unknown payload expected to launch on Long March 12, a is medium-lift vehicle that uses propellant of kerosene and liquid oxygen, able to place 10,000kg in LEO and 6,000kg in SSO.
Local time 11:00 on Aug 17, the two-stage Long March 2C rocket is planned to launch with an unknown payload. |
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Another batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based internet communication system.
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During U.S. spacewalk 97, two astronauts will replace a Space-to-Ground antenna on the orbital complex. The antenna is a critical communication system NASA uses to transmit data and high‑speed communication between the Mission Control Center in Houston and the space station. This will be the 282nd spacewalk conducted in support […] |
5 events,29 SpaceX Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for the space-based internet mega-constellation. Falcon 9's first stage B1078 to land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG) barge in the Atlantic Ocean after its flight. India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover were unsuccessful in lunar landing.
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TAPS aims to strengthen interactions within the Texas planetary-exoplanet science and astrobiology community and foster collaborations and partnerships between industry, institutions and researchers. We encourage Texas-based researchers, faculty, postdocs, and students interested in planetary science, astrobiology, and exoplanet research, as well as space industry partners interested in research-enabling collaboration, to […] |
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Another batch of 27 satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based internet mega-constellation. The Falcon 9 first stage is planned to launch on the Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) barge. |
2 events,Theme: J-CUBE, KiboCUBE Session(2), we will welcome three teams from the J-CUBE and KiboCUBE programs. They will share their experiences through the programs. Date: August 15, 2026 Time: 22:00–24:00 (JST, GMT+9) Host: UNISEC-Japan You can check your local time: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ In this session, we will welcome three teams from the […] |
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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.
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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. |
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Launch estimated 08:00 local time (with launch window remaining open through August 31) -- CNSA to launch Chang'e-7 mission which is planned to land near the illuminated southeast ridge of Shackleton crater at 88°48′S 123°24′E to survey environment and resources with a Relay Satellite, Orbiter, Lander (Rashid-2 from UAE), Rover, […] |
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The U.S. spacewalk 98 crew members will connect power channel cables and data relay systems as part of ongoing maintenance, including preparations for the space station’s future deorbit. The astronauts also will replace a navigational aid used for spacecraft docking on the Harmony module’s forward port. NASA will share additional […] |
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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 — […]
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Enabling autonomous, reliable and energy efficient space systems. Following the success of the previous conferences, this third edition will focus on the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in enabling autonomous, reliable, and energy-efficient space systems.
1-day meeting on governance and economic frameworks for the emerging cislunar and lunar economy. This meeting will (1) assess the current governance structures under-girding the cislunar and lunar economy; and (2) identify major gaps in those structures that will emerge as the economy expands. As spacefaring nations and commercial actors […] |
3 events,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.
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The 3rd of EUMETSAT's third generation of weather satellite, MTG-I2, to launch to Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
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2 events,NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment and its variability.
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Launch set for 0:26 EDT | Roman spacecraft is 12.7 meters long 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 Hubble, but a […] |
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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. Sixth annual workshop, this year is themed "Expanding Information Sharing to Drive Practical Standards, Best Practices, and Metrics". Building on the progress made since our last gathering, this year’s workshop will focus on: Broadening data and information exchange across national, coalition, and international civil/military space command and control frameworks. Translating […] This meeting will have open and closed sessions. An agenda will be posted at a later date. |
3 events,The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy presents the inaugural Space Policy Forum – bridging the gap between the space sector and the broader policy community. As space becomes increasingly central to national security, economic competitiveness, and international leadership, decisions made in one domain ripple across others. Launch regulations impact […] |
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2 events,Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), studying galactic plasma, surpasses another full year in space today at ~550-km LEO, having launched 2023.
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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 […] |
2026 Taiwan Lunar Symposium
2026 Southern Space Conference
Launch Zhuque-3 / Flight 2
2026 Taiwan Lunar Symposium
2026 Southern Space Conference
Total Solar Eclipse
2026 Taiwan Lunar Symposium