BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Space Calendar - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spacecalendar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Space Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260703T011635Z CREATED:20251223T215304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T011635Z UID:10000582-1784592000-1784851199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit DESCRIPTION:Gathering top experts in Moon and Mars architectures\, systems\, science\, human health\, innovation\, policy. July 21: Workshops and Tours. July 22-23: Plenary Sessions. At Rice University. \nConfirmed participants include Vanessa Wyche\, Director of NASA Johnson Space Center; Shawna Pandya\, Physician and Astronaut Candidate; Mike Gold\, President of Civil & International Space at Redwire; Dr. Jennifer Rochlis\, President and CEO of Advancing Frontiers; and Megan Ortiz\, Senior Director of External Relations at Axiom Space. They will be joined by thought leaders and innovators from across the community\, including Tiffany Vora of Explore Mars\, along with experts from L3Harris\, Advanced Space\, and NASA. \n• July 21\, 2026: Workshops/Tours (Details to be announced soon)\n• July 22-23\, 2026: H2M2 Plenary Sessions\nLocation: BioScience Research Collaborative Auditorium\, Rice University\, Houston\, Texas \nH2M2 2026 will focus on questions that include:\n• Artemis II: Return to the Moon\n• Managing the Moon and Mars: How Can the New Artemis Mission Cadence Advance Humans to Mars?\n• Selecting a Landing Site on Mars for the First Human Missions\n• ESCAPADE: Small missions to Mars\n• Preserving Space Science. Enabling Human Exploration\n• CLPS & CMPS: Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to the Moon and Mars\n• Can the United States Beat China Back to the Moon?\n• The Age of Heavy Lift: SLS\, Starship\, and New Glenn\n• Nuclear Power Enabling a Sustainable Mars Campaign\n• Mobility on the Moon and Mars: Spacesuits\, rovers\, drones\, etc.\n• Food and Nutrition in Deep Space\n• Managing Logistics on the Moon and Mars\n• How can we most effectively protect the physical and mental health of astronauts voyaging to and from the Moon and Mars? \nDuring Humans to the Moon and Mars Week\, attendees can look forward to:\n1. Networking Receptions: Rub shoulders and connect with key figures in the space industry.\n2. Exclusive Tours & Collaborative Initiatives: Get a first-hand behind-the-scenes look into the future of space exploration.\n3. Expert-led Workshops \n“2026 could be the most critical year in the history of the United States space program\,” stated Explore Mars CEO\, Chris Carberry. “In addition to the launch of Artemis II to the Moon\, decisions will need to be made that could determine whether we achieve our Moon and Mars objectives\, and if the United States remains the preeminent leader in space exploration. These topics and many more will be discussed at H2M2 in Houston.” \nThe objective of H2M2 is to advance the goal of a sustainable and permanent human presence on the Moon beginning in the 2020s and on Mars no later than the 2030s. To advance this objective\, H2M2 aims to foster synergy and shared commitment between governmental entities and the private sector\, ensuring a united and successful approach to a sustainable future in space for all humanity. More details coming soon… \nARE YOU INTERESTED IN SPONSORING H2M2 2026?\nContact CEO@ExploreMars.org \n  URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/2026-humans-to-moon-mars-summit/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spacecalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Humans-to-Moon-and-Mars-H2MM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTSTAMP:20260603T210808Z CREATED:20260603T210808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T210808Z UID:10001326-1780963200-1781049599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:NASA Announces Artemis 3 Astronauts DESCRIPTION:At 11:00 EDT | 15:00 UTC | 07:00 HST NASA will announce the Artemis III crew at a live press conference with mission update. It will take place at Johnson Space Center in Houston and will stream on NASA+  and the NASA YouTube Channel . The four astronauts named will be responsible for testing critical rendezvous and docking maneuvers for the mission’s lunar landing. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/nasa-announces-artemis-3-astronauts/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTSTAMP:20260120T211044Z CREATED:20251126T004032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T211044Z UID:10000694-1780876800-1780963199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:2026 Extraterrestrial Materials Academy for Undergraduates DESCRIPTION:Running until August 15\, 10-week paid summer academy for analytical and laboratory skills in planetary sample science. At LPI\, near NASA Johnson. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/2026-extraterrestrial-materials-academy-for-undergraduates/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Education Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260129T203141Z CREATED:20260129T203106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T203141Z UID:10000967-1774569600-1774828799@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:AIAA Region IV Student Conference DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/aiaa-region-iv-student-conference/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTSTAMP:20260123T010219Z CREATED:20260119T201137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T010219Z UID:10000610-1769299200-1769385599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:106th Annual Meeting of American Meteorological Society DESCRIPTION:Occurring until Jan 29; Theme: Fast and Slow Thinking: The Human Factor in a Rapidly Changing World. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/106th-annual-meeting-of-american-meteorological-society/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121 DTSTAMP:20260116T011424Z CREATED:20260105T211527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T011424Z UID:10000915-1768867200-1768953599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Welcome Event with Astronaut Charlie Duke for Astronaut Scholarship Recipients DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/welcome-event-with-astronaut-charlie-duke-for-astronaut-scholarship-recipients/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTSTAMP:20251006T205751Z CREATED:20250620T225903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T205751Z UID:10000190-1766188800-1766361599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Family Overnight DESCRIPTION:Tent-camp by Falcon 9 rocket or Independence shuttle replica\, and STEM activities. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/family-overnight/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Education Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20251126T015808Z CREATED:20251126T015808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T015808Z UID:10000462-1760745600-1760918399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Space Center Houston Family Overnight DESCRIPTION:Tent-camp by Falcon 9 rocket or Independence shuttle replica; STEM activities. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/space-center-houston-family-overnight/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010 DTSTAMP:20251126T015749Z CREATED:20251126T015749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T015749Z UID:10000769-1759795200-1760054399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Bennu and Ryugu: Samples from the Early Solar System Conference DESCRIPTION:Purpose and Scope\nThis hybrid workshop will feature invited and contributed presentations aimed at studies of returned samples from Bennu (OSIRIS-REx mission) and Ryugu (Hayabusa2 mission)\, and perspectives on future asteroidal sample return. \nIn the past five years\, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and JAXA’s Hayabusa2 missions have made history by returning the first samples from carbonaceous asteroids Bennu and Ryugu\, respectively. Analyses of these two sets of samples show that their mineralogies are remarkably similar to one another and to CI carbonaceous chondrites in our terrestrial meteorite collections. They contain abundant hydrated silicates\, carbonates\, magnetite\, and sulfides\, all of which signify intense and pervasive aqueous alteration on their respective parent bodies. Despite such aqueous alteration\, remnants of dust from the solar protoplanetary disk\, presolar grains\, chondrule fragments\, organic compounds\, and amino acids are preserved. This workshop will bring together scientists who have worked on these groundbreaking missions and one-of-a-kind samples to share and discuss what we have learned about the origins of these asteroids and our early solar system. \nIndication of Interest\nTo be added to the mailing list to receive additional information about this workshop submit an indication of interest. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/bennu-and-ryugu-samples-from-the-early-solar-system-conference/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTSTAMP:20251126T015722Z CREATED:20251126T015722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T015722Z UID:10000730-1757894400-1758326399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:ExMAG Fall 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Discussion of NASA extraterrestrial materials collections\, including samples collected by Mars 2020\, presentations on geological context and specific science hypotheses testable on these samples. Also\, updates from NASA HQ\, reports on the collections\, sample return activities in progress and planned\, advanced curation methods\, NASA funding / facilities and data archiving.  Online attendance available. URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/exmag-fall-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Houston TX\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR