• NASA Space Apps Challenge

    Worldwide

    48-hour hackathon in French and English for space enthusiasts, programmers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and students; 2800+ local events and online

  • European Space Agency (ESA) ESTEC Open Days

    Noordwijk, The Netherlands

    At the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), the largest site of the ESA, is a weekend celebration with theme Living in Space that also includes the Orionids Meteor Shower, a celebration of half a century for ESA, and is part of World Space Week.

  • XRISM International Conference 2025: Opening a New Era of the Dynamic Universe

    Kyoto, Japan

    To discuss the scientific achievements from the first two years of observations from the JAXA/NASA X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, XRISM. The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), launched on September 7th, 2023, is a collaborative mission between JAXA and NASA, with contributions from over 70 institutions in Japan, the […]

  • Jovian Icy Moons Workshop

    Madrid, Spain

    Features Scott Bolton of SwRI, Haje Korth of JHU, Claire Vallat of ESA, many others; at ESAC.

  • Startup Startcamp Bremen SPACE

    Bremen, Germany

    "From Idea to Startup in 54 Hours". At Digital Industry Hub Bremen, Konrad-Zuse-Straße 6a 28359 Bremen, Germany. Limited to 50 tickets except to watch the pitches on Sunday night. STARTUP STARTCAMP BREMEN SPACE is designed for those who are interested to (co-)start a SPACE, SPACE-ENABLED, or SPACE-RELATED startup: Transform a […]

    €5 – €100
  • Council at Ministerial Level for European Space Agency

    Bremen, Germany

    To shape strategies for next 3 years and discuss progress of Strategy 2040. Director General Josef Aschbacher will present Elevating the Future of Europe Through Space proposal. Will stream live at <https://watch.esa.int/two/>, 13:00-17:30 Central European Time (UTC+1).  

  • 26 Years in Space: XMM-Newton

    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    European Space Agency (ESA) craft surpasses 26 full years / begins 27th year in space today, launched 1999, in very eccentric elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black holes, and mapping dark matter.

  • 12 Years in Space: Gaia Spacecraft

    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point

    ESA spacecraft surpasses 12 full years in space today, begins year 13, in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 billion stars.

  • 4 Years in Space: James Webb Space Telescope

    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point

    Surpassing 4 full years / beginning 5th in space, NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA infrared astronomy telescope designed to observe the earliest galaxies, study star and planet formation, and analyze the atmospheres of exoplanets, launched on this day via Ariane 5 ECA rocket in 2021.

  • Media Invitation: Press conference with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot

    Cologne, Germany

    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 […]

  • CanSat Competition and UK Youth Rocketry Challenge Regional Finals

    Llanbedr, UK

    At Snowdonia Space Centre. CanSat competition is organized by the UK European Space Education Resources Office (ESERO-UK), supported by the European Space Agency (ESA). Teams must design and build their own mini satellite within the dimensions of a drinks can, that must include all major subsystems found in a satellite (such […]

  • ActInSpace International Event – Second Stage

    Bordeaux, France

    Winners of the local hackathons will compete for international semi-finals and finals. This event takes place every two years and is currently preparing its 6th edition. Last time, 1 800 participants from all over the world took part in ACT in SPACE, dispatched into 410 teams, with 50+ sites hosting […]

  • Space Economy Summit Europe 2026

    Lisbon, Portugal

    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 Lisboa, R. do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisboa

  • 3rd ESA Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum

    Seville, Spain

    ESA CommEO brings together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the Earth observation ecosystem. Discover the latest market trends through keynote sessions, engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, and explore cutting-edge solutions from exhibitors. With dedicated matchmaking opportunities, ESA CommEO is designed to spark collaboration and accelerate commercial growth. At Hotel Meliá […]

  • CYSAT

    Paris, France

    Annual international conference dedicated to cybersecurity for space and satellite systems, bringing together satellite operators, space agencies, manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and policymakers to discuss threats, regulations, and best practices for securing space infrastructures. Expecting 1,000+ attendees this year with 80+ speakers and 60+ exhibitors. The event focuses on practical, operational […]

    €50 – €500
  • Assises du NewSpace 2026

    Paris, France

    At the Centre des Congrès de la Villette; a forum to unite the French and European space community, promoting innovation, investment, and strategic dialogue. It supports France’s ambition to strengthen its position in the global space economy and helps align stakeholders around common goals for sustainable and competitive space development.