• 42nd International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC) and its Colloquium

    Barcelona, Spain

    This year’s conference will be held in beautiful Barcelona, Spain from September 23 – 25, 2025, at the magnificent UNESCO campus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB, (The Autonomous University of Barcelona). The conference will bring together researchers, engineers, and experts in academia, industry, space agencies, and regulatory organizations around the […]

  • AIAA SF Tech Talk: Performance Analysis and Data Processing for the Mars Sample Recovery Helicopter in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory 25-ft Space Simulator

    Mountain View CA, USA

    On April 19, 2021, Ingenuity became the first helicopter to fly on Mars at Jezero Crater, completing a total of 72 flights by the end of its mission. The success of Ingenuity resulted in various research efforts to further explore Mars via vertical flight, including two optimized Ingenuity-sized helicopters proposed […]

    Free
  • AIAA SF: Young Professionals Happy Hour

    Mountain View CA, USA

    All ages welcome! Come and join your colleagues and friends in the aerospace profession in a relaxed atmosphere. Network over a pitcher of beer and schnitzel. AIAA-SF will provide the first round of drinks and appetizers. Let's exchange ideas, and talk about what everybody is doing, and what's happening in Aerospace. […]

  • Robopalooza Australia 2025 Perth

    Perth, Australia

    2nd annual ROBOPALOOZA.space festival will take place at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), feature Student and Business Innovation Pitch Battles, IEEE Telepresence Competition with US$5,000 prize that was won last year by team from Perth. Theme: SPACE + ROBOTS + ROCK N' ROLL

  • The Day of Action to Save NASA Science

    Washington DC, USA

    To facilitate meetings between individuals and their elected officials to push back against proposed cuts to NASA science funding in FY 2026; at United States Capitol Building. Preparation on Oct 5; meetings on Oct 6.

  • SmallSat Education Conference

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    With keynote speaker Astronaut and Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Selected by NASA as an Astronaut in 1980, Bolden flew four space shuttle missions between 1986 and 1994, including two as mission commander. His missions supported satellite deployment, scientific experimentation and collaboration with international partners aboard Spacelab. Notably, he commanded […]

  • AIAA 2025 Region VII Student Conference

    Sydney, Australia

    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 […]

  • AIAA Day of Giving

    Online

    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.

  • Daniele Mortari Astronautics Symposium

    College Station TX, USA

    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. […]

    $40
  • AIAA SciTech Forum

    AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.

  • ASCENDxTexas 2026

    League City TX, USA

    Taking place at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City, Texas; ASCENDxTexas is where leaders from government, industry, and academia come together to collaborate on the future of space exploration, commercial innovation, and research partnerships. It’s a high-impact, two-day experience designed to foster progress and community across the […]

  • Technologies Transforming Aerospace Webinar

    Online

    Carissa Christensen, CEO of BryceTech, takes a deep dive into ten technologies outlined in the AIAA report on Technologies Transforming Aerospace; 12:00-13:00 EST (07:00-08:00 HST)

  • 47th IEEE Aerospace Conference (2026)

    Big Sky MT, USA

    The international IEEE Aerospace Conference, with AIAA and PHM Society as technical cosponsors, is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerospace systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors. The annual, week-long conference is set in a stimulating and thought-provoking environment.

  • Mary Jackson Lecture: Fluid Mechanics with Ivett Leyva

    Online

    A Wondering Fluid Mechanics Scientific Career is Ivett Leyva's title for description of her remarkable career, including preventing rocket explosions, testing propulsion and enhancing scientific understanding of hypersonic flight. Streaming live at 12:00-13:00 EDT (06:00 HST); registration required. Ivett A. Leyva, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Dean for Research, Fort Worth Campus, […]

  • Inaugural Online AIAA Book Talk

    Online

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Book Talks highlight books and authors published by AIAA. The Anatomy of Autonomy concerns autonomous aerospace flight, is by Michael S Francis, Ella Atkins and CE "Noah" Flood, who all will discuss it at 11:00-12:00 EDT(UTC-4), (05:00-06:00 HST). The series provides a forum […]

  • Goddard: Celebrating 100 Years Since Launch of 1st Liquid-Fueled Rocket

    Worldwide / Auburn MA, USA

    “Tried rocket at 2:30,” Robert Hutchings Goddard recounted in his diary on that frosty afternoon in 1926 at “Aunt Effie’s farm” in Auburn, Massachusetts. “It rose 41 ft, and went 184 ft, in 2.5 sec, after the lower half of nozzle has burned off,” he wrote. Goddard’s March 16th experiment marked […]

  • AIAA Region VI Student Conference

    San Luis Obispo CA, USA

    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 California Polytechnic State University.

  • Goddard: Father of the Space Age

    Worcester MA, USA

    Space‑themed event at Hanover Theatre & Conservatory to celebrate the 100th anniversary of humanity’s first modern rocket launch—achieved by Worcester’s own Dr. Robert H. Goddard, the “Father of the Space Age.” Will include presentations from scientists and astronauts in person and from across the USA—our “Today’s Goddards” who have carried […]

  • AIAA Region IV Student Conference

    Houston TX, USA

    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 Rice University.

  • Spacecraft Design, Development, and Operations – Online Short Course

    Online

    Through May 13; Don Edberg -- Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona; Adjunct Lecturer, Astronautical Engineering, University of Southern California (USC); Former Boeing Technical Fellow -- convenes 12 classes, every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30-13:30 EDT | 07:30-10:30 PDT | 14:30-17:30 UTC (36 hours). All sessions will be recorded and […]

    US$695 – US$1595
  • Aerospace Perspectives Series: The Accelerating Pace of Physics AI Modeling and What It Means for the Aerospace Industry

    Online

    Webinar with Juan Alonso, CTO and Cofounder, Luminary Cloud; Chair, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University; at 14:00-15:00 EDT | 18:00-19:00 UTC | 10:00-11:00 HST. During this webinar, Professor Alonso will describe the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods as they relate to various applications in […]

  • 5th International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Conference on Space Situational Awareness (ICSSA)

    Madrid, Spain

    At GMV, Santiago Grisolia 4, Tres Cantos. Conference Chair is Riccardo Bevilacqua of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The foremost purpose of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is to provide decision-making processes with a quantifiable and timely body of evidence (predictive / imminent / forensic) of behavior(s) attributable to specific space domain threats […]

  • Space Weather and Space Systems – Online Short Course

    Online

    Through May 14, this course will demystify the space weather topic, new to many people, as it affects a wide variety of space systems. The course will provide a conceptual foundation without requiring pre-existing knowledge. 6 weekly modules are Thursdays 15:00-17:00 EDT | 19:00-21:00 UTC | 09:00-11:00 HST. All sessions […]

    US$1595 – US$1795
  • AIAA Region I Student Conference

    College Park MD, USA

    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 Maryland.

  • Launch Vehicle Avionics Systems Design and Applications – Online Short Course

    Online

    George N. Andrew, with 46+ years of experience relating to launch vehicle, spacecraft / instrument avionics architecture, design, manufacturing, integration / testing / program management, convenes this course Tuesdays / Thursdays through April 30 at 13:00–15:30 EDT | 17:00-19:30 UTC | 09:00-11:30 HST (6 Classes, 15 Total Hours). All sessions […]

    US$495 – US$1095
  • Online Seminar on Power and Propulsion Systems

    Online

    With Tim Lieuwen of Georgia Institute of Technology, 13:00-14:00 EDT | 07:00-08:00 HST, spanning from fundamentals to current applications and unsolved problems at the intersection of combustion, fluid mechanics, and flow stability, offering insights for industry, researchers, and students alike. Full title of seminar: Patterns and Structure in the Fury […]

  • 26th Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference

    Washington DC, USA

    Addressing technology and policy advances in CNS research, development and implementation programs, and policies related to CNS/ATM capabilities and applications. Includes a workshop on interaction between launches and the air traffic system. ICNS Conference assembles leaders from government, industry, and academia, as well as senior technical experts to address important […]

    US$550
  • AIAA Defense Forum 2026

    Laurel MD, USA

    AIAA secret / NOFORN event covering the strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and defense community.

  • 30th Annual Design / Build / Fly Competition

    Wichita KS, USA

    Applied Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Design Engineering and Flight Test Technical Committees of AIAA all pitch in to call forth enthusiastic creativity from the next generation. College-student teams will design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of an unmanned, electric powered, radio-controlled aircraft which can best meet the specified mission profile. […]

  • 21st Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems & Technology (ASAT) Conference

    Irvine CA, USA

    To bring together seasoned and new engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, academia and students, to exchange ideas, review achievements and plan new directions. At University of California, Irvine (UCI), Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, 08:00-18:15 PDT. Co-sponsored by AIAA Orange County and San Gabriel Valley Sections.

    US$40 – US$99
  • Cislunar Exploration: Challenges and Opportunities – Online Short Course

    Online

    Through May 11, Four instructors convene this class because current USA / international / commercial mission plans, both crewed and uncrewed, will be challenged by multiple new hurdles, including regulatory, habitat, mining, and navigation and positioning. This course aims to present a few key challenges related to the return to […]

    US$495 – US$995
  • Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

    Online

    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 classroom hours / 2.4 CEU-PDH; online via Zoom with replays available. Students will receive Certificates of Completion from both AIAA and Johns Hopkins […]

    US$1595 – US$1795
  • Webinar: From Stage to Weightlessness – The Making of PARABOLES

    Online

    Co-Hosted by The AIAA Gravity Dependent Science and Technology Technical Committee (GDST-TC), formerly the Microgravity Space Processes Technical Committee (MSP-TC). Natasha Tsakos shares the story of Space Wonders: the first theatrical company for space, and PARABOLES, a fully choreographed performance in microgravity currently in preparation for flight. Tsakos is a director, […]

  • Online Course: Applied Space Systems Engineering

    Online

    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 | 05:00-11:00 HST on May 4, 5, 6, 7. AIAA Certificate of Completion to be awarded.  

    US$495 – US$1195
  • 11th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2026)

    Istanbul, Türkiye

    A forum for the exchange of recent research results and ideas in air and space technologies, it should be of interest to a wide range of participants from government agencies, relevant international institutions, universities, research organizations, and air and space companies, as well as media and the general public. Presentations […]

  • 2026 American Rocketry Challenge National Finals

    The Plains VA, USA

    At Great Meadow equestrian center and conservation park. Student teams who have designed, built and launched their rockets into the Top 100 will compete for the title of National Champion and have a chance to represent the USA at the International Rocketry Challenge, whether held at the Farnborough Air Show […]

  • 2026 ASCEND Conference: Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration and New Discovery

    Washington DC, USA

    Commercial Space Policy Summit runs concurrently with ASCEND visionary sessions, inspiring speakers, and a community spirit that welcomes everyone who loves space. Emphasis on 5 space areas: economy, law, exploration, technology, security. At the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. This year's Policy and Law programming is more relevant than […]

    US$100
  • Abstracts Due for AIAA SciTech Forum

    Online

    To be held Jan 11-15 2027 in Orlando FL, USA, expecting 6,000+ attendees from 46+ countries. Presentations and papers can be an effective way to hone scientific and technical ideas, introduce your work to aerospace colleagues, and refine your research questions. Present at AIAA SciTech Forum to gain expert feedback […]

  • Nominations Due: AIAA Honors & Awards

    Online

    Six Premier Awards, a dozen Technical Excellence Awards, Lectureship, Service and Publication Awards, and more -- all nominations are due online today by 23:59 EDT, with references due July 1.

  • AIAA Aviation Forum 2026

    San Diego CA, USA

    The only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development and technology. At Manchester Grand Hyatt.

  • 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)

    Midland TX, USA

    IREC isn’t just a competition, it’s a launchpad for innovation and careers. This year, 175 teams have successfully applied and been accepted to participate in the 2026 IREC -- to push the limits of high-powered rocketry, applying classroom theory to real-world engineering challenges, and break new IREC records! The Experimental […]

  • Viking 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Hampton VA, USA

    10:00-16:00 EDT, in celebration of the first USA spacecraft to successfully land on another planet, the Viking probe on Mars, July 20, 1976, at Virginia Air and Space Science Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road at NASA Langley, "Vikings", space industry professionals, and students will present public talks, poster sessions, and […]