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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. |
3 events,
If skies are clear, this all volunteer-run, non-profit organization is open to the public 20:00-22:00 for star viewing. 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®. […]
$190
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4 events,
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. NET Q1 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX): Japan planning to launch its first Mars mission consisting of sample return probe; to conduct observations of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, collect Phobos sample, return to Earth. India planning for 2nd uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan to LEO ~400 km. Launch Long March 10A / First Test Flight: First flight of China Long March 10A rocket, precursor to Long March 10 intended to support crewed / cargo missions to the Moon with 2 launches, one for crew spacecraft Mengzhou and one for lander Lanyue that will rendezvous in lunar orbit; developed […] |
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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 […] |
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Spacecraft reach 6 full years / enter 7th year on Moon far side, landed 2019 - the first farside landing ever. 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. |
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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. |
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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 […] NET Jan 5 - Astrophysics satellite Pandora for NASA to Sun-Synchronous Orbit, and 'Twilight' satellites from Spire Global and Kepler Communications. A Volatile Excursion from Mercury and the Moon to the Kuiper Belt and Beyond. At Dawson College.
$125 – $275
NET Jan 5 - early morning launch of PSLV with small Earth observation satellite from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and 18 additional ride-share payloads. 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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
5 events,
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. 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. |
3 events,
3rd RAS General Discussion meeting: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applied to astronomy at Burlington House. Earth Science Research Program Overview describes research activities within the NASA science division that is managing the specific proposal opportunity. |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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. |
4 events,
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 […] 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 […] |
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19:00-21:00 UT at BIS HQ, Vauxhall, London & online on Zoom. |
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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. 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. 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 […] To be confirmed after postponement of Spacewalk #95; would begin 05:40 EST, lasting ~6.5 hours. |
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20:18 - 20:53 PST launch window . Satellites built by Northrop Grumman / SpaceX for constellation of NRO. 10-week paid internship runs June 8 - August 15 2026 in Houston TX to provide training in analytical and lab skills in planetary science, with focus on sample science. International Astronautical Federation recognizes achievements in the space community via many awards, such as World Space, International Cooperation, Hall of Fame, Diversity, Excellence in Industry, more. Submit to award@iafastro.org. |
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Occurring until Jan 19; Offering space, aviation and robotics program for girls ages 14-18, inspiring young women to aim for the stars. Occurring until Jan 22; SPIE Photonics West and subconference on Optical Power Delivery, key to development of Space Solar Power. |
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Occurring until Jan 18-21; Topics, include but are not limited to: Satellite, Sustainability, Networking Technologies, Applications and Their Implications, Developing Regions and Emerging Markets, Governance and Ethics, Policies and Regulations, Subsea Networks, Business Opportunities, Emerging Technologies. |
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In-person registrations for the conference are full // Registration for virtual participation is open. The planets that are best understood are the four terrestrial planets of our own solar system. Applying the detailed understanding gleaned from these bodies is crucial in our interpretation of exoplanetary systems. With the ongoing programs to […] Second annual observation of JAXA lunar landing Moon near side equatorial region in 2024 and Japan becoming 5th country to successfully land on Moon. |
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Launch window NET 21:00-21:50 UTC+1 (10:00-10:50 HT) for second flight of Isar Aerospace Spectrum Rocket. As USA prepares to send people to the Moon this year, today Buzz Aldrin is celebrated for being part on the 1st human mission on the Moon, arriving as the Lunar Module "Eagle" pilot that also brought Neil Armstrong there on the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. He is credited […] Scholarship Awards (merit-based) and educational seminar are presented on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and its impact on our world. Open to public, at Rice University Ralph S. O'Connor Building, 4:00 PM Central Standard Time. 10:00-11:30 EST (UTC-5). Leading the effort to establish lunar infrastructure interoperability, ensuring that systems work seamlessly together by uniting commercial, governmental, and international stakeholders, LOGIC unites 1,000+ members, is sponsored by DARPA and managed by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. |
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Soliciting short presentations from government, industry, and academia on the following topics: Adaptive mission assurance taxonomies, frameworks, and philosophies Approaches, tools, and techniques that promote agility in mission assurance Managing risk and failure Prioritizing mission assurance activities within constrained resources Missions applying new assurance techniques Failure stories – tell us […] 2 hours (15:00 to 17:00 CET). 15:00 – 15:05 Introduction 15:05 – 15:25 Working Group Reports WG1 – report “Application of the World Heritage Convention to furthering sustainable natural and cultural heritage management on the Moon”, WG1 status and ways forward WG2 status and ways forward WG3 […] Launch window 18:43-22:43 PST (16:43-20:43 HT) for 24 internet satellites. Zoom meeting for discussion, updates; 11:00-11:50 EST. Discovery Series event at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center Theater, featuring Gen. Shawn N. Bratton — Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force; John Plumb — Head of Strategy, K2 Space; Susanne Hake — General Manager, U.S. Government, Vantor; Dennis Woodfork — Mission Area Executive, National Security Space, Johns Hopkins […] |
5 events,
Scholarship Awards (merit-based) and educational seminar are presented on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and its impact on our world. Open to public, at Tarleton State University (Texas A&M), Clyde H Wells Auditorium FA101, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time. To honor fallen Astronauts, held annually on the fourth Thursday of January. Commemorations are held at Arlington National Cemetery, several NASA centers, and in partnership with the Astronauts Memorial Foundation at the Space Mirror at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Among those honored on Remembrance Day are the crews […] |
6 events,
10-week summer program June 1 - August 7, 2026, for STEM undergraduates to gain work experience at observatory, company or science/ / technical facility. STEM majors include engineering, computer science, astronomy, physics and others. Stipend of $4,600 given, along with housing, inter-island airfare and ground transportation. Theme is Pooling Global Resources to Promote Commercial Space Together. Expecting 20,000 visitors for 300 exhibitors in 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, to provide a comprehensive showcase of the space ecosystem, spanning from R&D and manufacturing to the application end, and illustrate the development landscape of China's commercial space industry. […] Facilitated by Cornell Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF). Introduces features and tasks most-relevant to planetary science, setting up a project, images, sketches and data use. ISS R&D Technical Sessions at 2026 ASCEND are sponsored by ISS National Lab, managed by CASIS under NASA Cooperative Agreement. Due by 11:59 EST (UTC-5). In-person presentations only, May 19-21, Washington DC, USA; open to all nationalities. Preference given to reporting data / results from completed R&D, or funded R&D […] |
3 events,
NASA Astronauts Bob Crippen and Chris Ferguson will share personal highlights, stories and special moments of these historic flights, 45 years after STS-1 and 15 years after STS-135, at gala to raise funds for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. At Marriott West Palm Beach. Only 38 individual tickets are available, and […]
$1,000
Meet NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, experience STEM exhibits / workshops / robotics tournament, in celebration of 1st Hawai'i Astronaut El Onizuka. At University of Hawai'i, 07:45-14:30 HT. Register ahead for workshops. Partners include Onizuka Family, Onizuka Memorial Committee, Hawai'i Science and Technology Museum, Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope. Sponsors are American Savings Bank […] |
5 events,
12th flight of the two-stage Starship vehicle projected to launch late this month on suborbital test flight. Launch window 14:30-18:00 UTC+8 (08:30-12:00 HT January 24) for ocean-observing ("Haiyang") satellite. Launch window 07:17-11:17 PST (05:17-09:17 HT) for 24 internet satellites. Covers main topics of the ESA JUICE Jupiter mission. |
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Scholarship Awards (merit-based) and educational seminar are presented on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and its impact on our world. Open to public, at University of North Dakota Atmospherium, 4:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Middle East Space Conference 2026: Driving Space Collaboration and Innovation Across the Middle East
Middle East Space Conference 2026: Driving Space Collaboration and Innovation Across the Middle East
MESC 2026 at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre dives into essential themes defining the next decade of the regional space landscape in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology of Oman, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry executive, innovators and academics to accelerate collaboration and capability-building across […] |
7 events,
09:30 EST NG will announce its Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results for investors. 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. 11th GSA Spaceport Summit will gather global leaders, policymakers, investors and industry experts for Keynote by US Senator Ashley Moody, champion of the New Spaceport Bond Opportunity, and Attorney Kostas Poulakidas on how these bonds are put together. Sessions include: 10-year outlook for spaceports, value of A.I. for spaceports, value […]
$195 – $825
APACE 2026 will serve as a premier aerospace event for over 1,000 professionals from more than 50 countries. It aims to establish Sarawak as Borneo’s aerospace hub and a leading player in Asia-Pacific’s aerospace industry. The event combines innovation, sustainability, and regional collaboration to accelerate aerospace growth across the region. […] From 11:00-17:00 EST, with workshop Co-Chairs Maria Banks and Ryan Watkins of NASA; Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative allows rapid acquisition of lunar delivery services from American companies to deliver scientific, exploration and technology payloads to the Moon’s surface and into lunar orbit. The CLPS model offers a unique […] |
10 events,
Astronaut Fred Gregory welcomes recipients of the merit-based scholarships with his insightful life stories, and a seminar is presented on the importance of STEM. Open to Public, at University of Cincinnati Nippert Stadium, 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Including collaborative project "Lunar Development Forum -Nikkanogoyo Moon Press", this exhibition attracts global companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and startups eager to showcase cutting-edge space technologies and foster international cooperation. As a result, ISIEX 2026 becomes the key event for advancing space market development, technology exchange, and commercial partnerships globally. […] 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 […] Commercial Space Week Expo (Jan 28-30) and SpaceCom | Space Congress (Jan 29-30): Powering The Next Space Age. Explore the latest hardware, software, and services. Build new partnerships and policies advancing space commerce and sustainability. The program features cutting-edge sessions, federal briefings and procurement strategy sessions, curated networking programs and […]
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Illustrated non-technical lecture by Director of the University of California Observatories, at 7:00 PM, free, as part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series at Foothill College. 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills,. Live at Smithwick Theater, Dr. Bruce Macintosh, Director of the University of California Observatories, will give […] Monthly teleconference on Excavation & Construction focus group (LSIC), covering lunar regolith handling, construction techniques, and infrastructure for missions. |
7 events,
Subject is Thermal Management for Surface Power Systems with presentation by Sotirios Zormpas of Lunar Outpost on their innovative thermal energy storage system. Via Zoom at https://jhuapl.zoomgov.com/s/1611407987?pwd=TblSLZ0V6hHWPWxvPiGFfC8ELaIW4x.1 08:30 EST, Lockheed Martin will hold its 4th quarter and full year 2025 earning results telecom. Invited experts from nuclear policy, space security, and commercial space to examine the growing risks at the intersection of these domains. |
6 events,
Invitation only second international workshop to discuss ILO-C instrument being integrated on Chang'E-7 lunar lander for launch August 2026 / landing November 2026; participants from USA, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Hawai'i, India, others will attend. International innovation contest -- hackathon -- joined in 100+ cities in 5 continents, aimed at imagining the products and solutions of tomorrow using space data and technology. Organized by Rocky Mountain Section of AAS; at Beaver Run Resort; US$225-780.
$225 – $780
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Foundation for working in satellite systems, clean room assembly or advanced manufacturing, course is certified by Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA); includes online Module 01 (CA$2,000) and in-person / hands-on (CA$2995). https://nasi.world/contact/ 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. 40th Anniversary Event for the Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy. Michelle Evans will speak, lead discussion and present 2 of her documentary films: On the Way to the Stars, A Tribute to the Space Shuttle Challenger and the Crew of STS-51L and America's Return to Space. At Lawndale Library, 10:00-15:30 PT. Entries Due by 11:59 UTC: Contest for youth ages 9-19 in three divisions, Junior, Intermediate and Senior, for storytelling via comic strip or infographic and essay, describing the future of space travel, space propulsion or interplanetary travel. Robert Goddard is called the father of modern rocketry, accomplishing the first flight […] |
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Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss: 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 (the ‘1st […] China Tianwen-1 orbiter reaches 5 full years / begins 6th year 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. |