November 17-23, 2025 / Vol 44, Week 46 / Hawai`i Island, USA
Lunar Broadcast Precursor: Terrestrial Edition

November 17-23, 2025 / Hawai`i Island, USA

Vol 44, Week 46: Lunar Broadcast Precursor — Terrestrial Edition

HANBIT-Nano Debuts, Boosting Global SmallSat Access; Other S. Korea Launches in Pipeline

NET November 22, Innospace of Republic of Korea launches HANBIT-Nano rocket from Alcântara Space Center, Brazil (2.4°S). Innospace partners with AEB, Brazilian Air Force and Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) for safety and operations. A 2-stage vehicle, 21.8 meters tall, diameter 1.4m, ~25,000kg tons, it has 1st-stage hybrid engine using paraffin wax / liquid oxygen to produce 245 kN thrust. It can take 90kg to LEO or SSO and will take 18kg on this flight, including 5 satellites: 2 from Brazil space agency AEB, 2 from Universidade Federal do Maranhão of Brazil and 1 from Grahaa Space of Bengaluru (India). It also carries 2 inertial navigation system (INS) devices, from AEB and Castro Leite Consultoria of Brazil, and an empty aluminum cocktail can from Brewguru of Korea. INS devices are alternative to GPS. Innospace CEO Soojong Kim is its largest investor, contributing ~25% of its ~US$40M funding. Other investors include IMM Investment, Shinhan Venture Investment, et al. Per-kg launch cost of $27,000-$33,000 is below traditional rates. Such affordable access democratizes space, fosters international collaboration and promotes sustainable orbital economies. Korea Aerospace Research Institute will launch CAS500-3 aboard Nuri rocket NET November 26 from Naro Space Center, S. Korea, 34.2°N, and will have Arianespace launch KOMPSAT-7 on Vega C from Guiana Space Centre NET November 28. (Image Credits: Innospace)

APRSAF-31 in Philippines: Empowering Asia-Pacific Region through Space Initiatives in Action

The 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31) convenes under the banner “Empowering the Region through Space Ecosystems in Action,” November 18–21 at Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, Philippines hosted by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) with JAXA as a pivotal organizer. Building on APRSAF-30’s record over 700 participants from 30+ countries, the 31st edition promises even broader collaboration. This landmark gathering amplifies Asia-Pacific collaboration, uniting space leaders to harness technology for societal resilience, disaster management, and industry growth. Plenary sessions spotlight regional space ecosystems, disaster-risk applications, and workforce development, featuring Astronauts Takuya Onishi and Koichi Wakata, alongside visionaries from ISRO, KASA, and ASA. Working groups – Space Education for All Working Group (SE4AWG), Satellite Applications for Societal Benefit Working Group (SAWG), Space Frontier Working Group (SFWG), Enhancement of Space Capability Working Group (SCWG), Sentinel Asia, and Space Applications For Environment (SAFE) drive actionable initiatives. Key nations and participants include Philippines (PhilSA) as the host and general co-chair, Japan (JAXA, MEXT) as co-organizer and co-chair, Australia (ASA), India (ISRO), Republic of Korea (KASA), Taiwan (TASA), Indonesia (BRIN), Malaysia (MYSA), Singapore (OSTIn), Thailand (GISTDA), Vietnam (VNSC), UAE (UAESA), UNOOSA, ESA, ASEAN SCOSA. Culminating in the APRSAF Awards, joint statement, evening reception, APRSAF-31 charts the next orbit for inclusive, innovative space cooperation across the Asia-Pacific.  (Image Credits: APRSAF)

Humans in Space

⭐ International Space Station, ~415-km LEO: Expedition 73 crew—consisting of Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Jonny Kim and Chris Williams of NASA; Kimiya Yui of JAXA; and Oleg Platonov, Sergey Ryzhikov, and Alexey Zubritsky of Roscosmos—continues a busy schedule including unloading gear and processing biological samples from recently arrived JAXA HTV-X1 cargo vehicle with 4.5 tons of supplies, advancing bone cell research in the Life Sciences Glovebox; and preparing for Soyuz MS-28 launch NET November 27.

⭐ Tiangong Space Station, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-21 crew working aboard the station with supplies from Tianzhou-9, while damage to Shenzhou-20 craft from space debris continues being evaluated by ground controllers; Sz-20 three-member crew now returned to Earth after using Sz-21 craft; Sz-22 ship will launch to TSS uncrewed with supplies to act as return vehicle for Sz-21 crew.   

🌔 Lunar Enterprise News: Lunar Experts Favor More Moon Rock Returns: Selenology to Benefit Humanity Zarubin Highlights ISS Lessons for Cooperative International Lunar Program 

☄ Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches  Mon Nov 17: Apollo Asteroid 2022 FG4 (0.047 AU); Wed Nov 19: Apollo Asteroid 3361 Orpheus 1982 HR (0.037 AU); Fri Nov 20: Apollo Asteroid 2013 NJ4 (0.032 AU); Sat Nov 22: Aten Asteroid 2020 YT (0.052 AU)

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  • Conference on the Commercial Lunar Landscape and Policy Needs

    Vienna, Austria

    Commercial Lunar Operators' Perspectives on the Safety and Sustainability of Lunar Activities; session titles include: Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resources, World Intellectual Property Organization Video, Lunar Surface Issues, Top 3 Priorities for Lunar Safety and Sustainability, others; at Vienna International Centre.

  • Dubai Airshow 2025

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    “Space” is one of 9 conference tracks. One speaker is Andreas Heitmann, Program Director, SpaceFounders, a space-tech accelerator, supporting 70+ startups from 20 countries that have collectively raised over €220 million.

  • Launch Barracuda hypersonic test platform

    Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada

    Dutch company T-Minus Engineering aims for suborbital launch of Barracuda hypersonic test platform; launch window open November 18 daily through November 24.

  • Workshop: The Definition of Moon Time

    Online

    The Consultative Committee on Time & Frequency Task Group on Moon Timing is organizing an online workshop on the definition of Moon time, on November 18th, 2025, 13h-15 UTC. After this summer's discussions in La Plata we assume some of you could be interested in participating. You can register here: […]

  • Space Tech Expo Europe 2025

    Bremen, Germany

    Join over 10,000 professionals from the entire space supply chain. Meeting face-to-face plays a crucial role in propelling the space industry forward, and what better place to do it than at Europe's largest B2B space event. With over 900 exhibitors across five halls, connections aren't just possible, they're inevitable. Find […]

  • Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31)

    Cebu City, Philippines

    The APRSAF-31 will be held in Cebu City, Philippines on 18 November to 21 November 2025, under the theme “Empowering the Region through Space Ecosystems in Action”. APRSAF, as an open and flexible space forum for the Asia-Pacific region, consistently promotes international collaboration for the peaceful uses of space. In […]

  • ILOA Galaxy Forum Hawai’i 2025 Kamuela

    Online

    15:30-18:30 HST; Please RSVP to info@iloa.org to join the ILOA Galaxy Forum and learn more about Hawai'i lunar and space initiatives! At the Forum, ILOA Director Steve Durst will highlight the non-profit's lunar missions: the ILO-C which is a small camera launching aboard China's Chang'E-7 lander in August 2026 to […]

  • Planetary Sample Science Seminar

    Online

    11:00-12:00 MST; Presentation by Scott Eckley of NASA Johnson Space Center: Utilization of X-ray computed tomography during the preliminary examination of unopened Apollo drive tube samples 73001 and 73002. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and […]

  • Lecture: The Search for Life on Saturn’s Intriguing Moon Enceladus

    Los Altos CA, USA

    Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Celebrating its 26th anniversary, Presents Dr. Alfonso Davila (NASA Ames Research Center) for a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: The Search for Life on Saturn’s, Intriguing Moon Enceladus Location: Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, Los Altos Free Admission In 2005, the Cassini spacecraft made a groundbreaking […]

  • LATSAT 2025: Gathering Latin America’s Space Industry Leaders

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Latin America space event that gathers senior decision-makers from satellite companies. Organized by Novaspace, it serves as a platform for networking, business development and discussions on the future of the space industry in Latin America; at Hall 74 Event Center. 200+ attendees include 40+ executive-level speakers from 20+ countries Last […]

    €1200
  • Workshop on a Lunar Rover Mission

    Online

    Conducted in French. Students will vote to made critical decisions about a Moon mission. Developed in a collaboration among Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Canadian National Library and Archives, et al. Led by CSA Senior Scientist Caroline-Emmanuelle Morisset. Four 55-minute sessions available, 09:00 and 13:00 each day.

  • International Conference on Energy from Space 2025: Energy for Security

    Mandelieu, Côte d'Azur, France

    Space Energy Insights, in partnership with Space Frontier Foundation, holds the world’s only conference dedicated to space-based solar power, uniting experts across energy, space, defense, policy, law, economics and beyond. At the Royal Aeronautical Society in London last year. This year’s theme is “Energy for Security”. Last year’s keynote talks, presentations and […]

  • 21 Years in Space: Swift Spacecraft

    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Surpassing 21 full years in space, having launched in 2004, Swift is observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO.

  • Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC) Surface Power Telecon

    Online

    We will take this hour to hear from speakers who would have given surface-power-related presentations at the Fall Meeting: William Smith (Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen) "Surviving the Lunar Night with PEM Fuel Cells” Vaibhav Bhosale (Georgia Institute of Technology) "Lighting Up the Moon: Scheduling Framework for Cislunar Space Solar […]

  • Shenzhou-1, 26th Observation

    China (Zhongguo)

    As China and international partners plan permanently occupied International Lunar Research Station and next-gen rockets for Solar System Complete exploration, observation of 1999 launch of Shenzhou-1, first experimental crewed spacecraft honored today.

  • Space Industry Connect: Business Matching Event at APRSAF-31

    Cebu, Philippines

    Join “Space Industry Connect” Bridging the Asia-Pacific Space Ecosystem at APRSAF-31 in Cebu As a program partner, SPACETIDE is supporting the Space Industry Connect (SIC) business matching event as an official program of the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), taking place in Cebu, Philippines, on November 20, 2025. […]

  • Webinar: Earth & Space Report on “The Worst Places in the Universe”

    Online

    Presented by Megan Watzke of Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; 19:00 Eastern Time (New York); free Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8952645644?pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&omn=83922057002 Meeting ID: 895 264 5644 Passcode: 634305 Host William Waller has Doc Waller's Earth and Space Report, a YouTube channel.

  • Fly With An Astronaut

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    Steve Frick, Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander (STS-122) and Pilot (STS-110), describes his route to become an astronaut and personal accounts and experiences with Q&A, Space Shuttle Atlantis® guided tour / pre-shows The Flight and Coming Home, Shuttle Launch Experience®; followed by self-tour of the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

    $206
  • IN2SPACE 2025: Exploring Terrestrial Innovation Through Satellite Technology

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    In2Space brings together global and regional leaders from both traditional and new-space sectors alongside experts in ground-based satellite infrastructure. The conference will feature insightful presentations, interactive workshops and a dynamic exhibition floor highlighting the latest developments across the full satellite ecosystem. Features Sherif Sedky, CEO, Egyptian Space Agency, and Ali […]

    $200 – $1700
  • Launch Long March 2F/G / Shenzhou-22

    Jiuquan Space Launch Center, ~41°N, Gansu, China

    Spacecraft to be launched without crew to replace Shenzhou-20 craft docked at Tiangong Space Station but damaged by orbital debris and deemed unsafe for crew. Launch window 12:11-12:41 China Time (18:11-18:41 Hawaii Time on Nov 24)

  • Launch Angara 1.2 / Kosmos

    Plesetsk Cosmodrome, ~63°N, Mirny, Russia

    Launch window open 16:00-17:35 local time (UTC+3) (Hawaii Time 03:00-04:35, UTC-10) for government payload

  • From Prospecting to Product: 5 Years of ISRU Research at ESRIC

    Online

    Kathryn Hadler of European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) presents on In-Situ Resource Utilization, followed by Q&A. Will be recorded and later available at American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Resources Technical Committee YouTube Channel, @aiaaspaceresources4398

    Free
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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir takes command of ISS during changeover, followed by three Expedition 74 crew members returning to Earth.
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
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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Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Christopher Williams set to undock from ISS in Soyuz MS-28, triggering the start to Expedition 75 with Commander Jessica...
27 Jul 2026
  • Launch
SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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28 Jul 2026
  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Online
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29 Jul 2026
  • Space / Astro Events
Moon Orbit
14:37 UTC / 04:37 HST.
29 Jul 2026
  • Launch
Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
Undisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.
29 Jul 2026
  • Launch
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC), ~39°N, Shanxi, China
Unknown payload launching from Launch Complex 9A launch pad.
29 Jul 2026
  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Online
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  • Space / Astro Events
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
London, United Kingdom
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference...
30 Jul 2026
  • Launch
SLC-40 (~28°N), Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA
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31 Jul 2026
  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Venice, Italy
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Florence, Italy
Includes ~150 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions / Panels / Task Groups, such as SC B: The Earth-Moon System, Planets, and...
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Fukuoka, Japan
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...
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Online
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
Online
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  • Observation / Anniversary
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  • Launch
Andøya Spaceport, ~63°N, Norway
2nd test flight of Isar Spectrum launch vehicle, to carry 5 cubesats to SSO, and ESA "Boost!" experiment: * CyBEEsat (TU Berlin) * TriSat-S...
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  • Launch
Tanegashima Space Center, ~30°N, Japan
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  • Meeting / Conference / Symposium
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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir takes command of ISS during changeover, followed by three Expedition 74...
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Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
AAS hosts, and AIAA co-hosts, specifically AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and AIAA Astrodynamics Technical...
26 Jul 2026
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Christopher Williams set to undock from ISS in Soyuz MS-28,...
27 Jul 2026
SLC-4E (~35°N), Vandenberg SFB CA, USA
Another batch of 24 satellites for SpaceX's Starlink space-based Internet service.
27 - 28 Jul 2026
Exeter, United Kingdom
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Astrophysics Group at the University...
28 Jul 2026
Online
10:30 ET, Boeing to announce its 2nd quarter 2026 financial results.
29 Jul 2026
Moon Orbit
14:37 UTC / 04:37 HST.
29 Jul 2026
Wenchang Space Launch Center, ~19°N, Hainan Island, China
Undisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.
29 Jul 2026
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC), ~39°N, Shanxi, China
Unknown payload launching from Launch Complex 9A launch pad.
29 Jul 2026
Online
Set to launch August 30, this 2pm EDT briefing will feature NASA personnel Shawn Domagal-Goldman,...
30 - 31 Jul 2026
Worldwide
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30 - 31 Jul 2026
London, United Kingdom
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30 Jul 2026
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Launch window opens 03:09am EDT for classified payload to launch for the US National Reconnaissance...
31 Jul 2026
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Florence, Italy
Includes ~150 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions / Panels / Task Groups,...