May 4 - 10, 2026 | Vol 45, Week 18 | Hawai`i Island, USA

Canadian Space launch conference etc.

 

and update on Canada lunar program (They have changed / canceled things) — half is general Canada update. (Image Credits: )

Update on Moon groups

 

Artemis Accords.

ILRS with China. Check in with feature done by Elisa about a year ago and build on that. (Image Credits: )

Humans in Space

☆ International Space Station, ~415-km LEO: Expedition 74 seven members …

☆ Tiangong Space Station, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-21 three-member …

◐ Lunar Enterprise News: .

 Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Tue May 5: Apollo Asteroid 2026 HK4 (0.028 AU); Wed May 6: Apollo Asteroid 2026 HN1 (0.023 AU); Thu May 7: Apollo Asteroid 2026 HA4 (0.010 AU); Thu May 7: Apollo Asteroid 2026 HY2 (0.012 AU); Sat May 9: Aten Asteroid 2020 GE3 (0.028 AU)

First Woman Lands on the Moon …

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Events

Today

    • Monday

    Tuesday

     — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Johns Hopkins University,
    Online

    Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

    Online short course on Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), critical for crew transfer, in-space assembly and space debris removal, among other uses. Instructor is Pradipto Ghosh; 12...
    US$1595 – US$1795

    Sunday

     — United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF),
    Aurora CO, USA

    GEOINT Symposium 2026

    Includes sessions on The Space Economy, SATCOM, Fusing Space / Air / Surface Sensing. Expecting 4,000+ attendees. Special attention to students and young professionals. At Gaylord Rockies...
    — International Astronomical Union (IAU), International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA),
    Hong Kong, China

    Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2026)

    More than 570 abstracts were received, 14 plenary and 51 invited speakers span 9 themes, and 58 early career astrophysicists have received travel grants for this Asia...
    HKD2000 – HKD3000
    — European Geosciences Union,
    Vienna, Austria

    European Geosciences Union General Assembly EGU26

    Includes Lunar Session for discussion of the latest advancement in lunar science, exploration and sustainable utilization, including the deep interior, subsurface structure, surface morphology, up to atmospheric...
    Free – €765

    Monday

     — Luxembourg Space Agency,
    Luxexpo, Luxembourg

    Luxembourg Space Resources Week 2026

    Hosted annually in Luxembourg, Space Resources Week is organised by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Luxembourg...
    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    Online

    Online Course: Applied Space Systems Engineering

    Practical application of space systems engineering processes throughout the mission lifecycle. CE Units available; Live only, no recording; 11:00-17:00 EDT | 15:00-19:00 UTC | 08:00-14:00 PDT |...
    US$495 – US$1195
    — ESA Conference Bureau,
    Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy

    4S Symposium (Small Satellites Systems and Services)

    Authors are invited to contribute to this year’s theme Swarming the Skies, Soaring Beyond: from VLEO to Deep Space. As in the tradition of the 4S Symposium, the...

    Tuesday

     — NordSpace,
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    2nd Canadian Space Launch Conference

    With theme Building a Spacefaring Nation, expects ~400 attendees with added technical content track; at Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
    — European Space Agency (ESA), Portuguese Space Agency,
    Lisbon, Portugal

    Space Economy Summit Europe 2026

    Confirmed speakers include Pete Worden, representatives of ESA, Voyager, US State Department, Primo Capital Space Fund and President of the Portuguese Space Agency. At Feira Internacional de...
    — Halley’s Comet,
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Peak

    Strongest viewed from southern tropics; north of the equator, expect medium rates of 10-30 per hour just before dawn, with this year's waning gibbous Moon reducing viewing...

    Wednesday

     — International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC),
    London, United Kingdom

    C4ISR Global and Space Operations Summit

    13th Annual General Meeting for the Global Intelligence, Space, and C4 Community, at Hilton London Syon Park, and for the first time including a dedicated Space Operations...

    Thursday

     — SpaceX,
    Starbase, 25.9°N, Boca Chica TX, USA

    NET May 7 – Launch Starship 12 – V3/ Ship 39

    12th flight overall of the two-stage Starship vehicle, but first of bigger / more-powerful Version 3 / V3, with higher thrust for both the Super Heavy booster...
    — Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF),
    Online

    Registration Due: Space Explorers Club

    Monthly online aerospace talks with Astronauts and industry leaders; limited to 30 members. Talks begin May 9 and run through March 2027. Benefits Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Program...
    US$999
    — Global Experts Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA), Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Online

    GEGSLA 14th Operational Meeting

    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...
    — ISS National Laboratory,
    San Mateo CA, USA

    Orbital Edge Accelerator Networking Reception

    A one-of-a-kind program in the space industry connecting private capital, International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory–provided access to orbit, and a world-class expert ecosystem to build and...

    Friday

    Monday

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