BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Space Calendar - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Space Calendar 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:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago 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:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTSTAMP:20260605T060411Z CREATED:20260605T055946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T060411Z UID:10001345-1781827200-1782172799@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/shuttlefest-v-nasa-at-star-city/ LOCATION:Cocoa Beach FL\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260620T031422Z CREATED:20260620T031422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T031422Z UID:10001359-1781913600-1782518399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/23rd-international-planetary-probe-short-course-and-workshop/ LOCATION:Washington DC\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20251218T223029Z CREATED:20251218T220934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T223029Z UID:10000901-1782000000-1782518399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:European Lunar Symposium (ELS) DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/european-lunar-symposium-els/ LOCATION:Nancy\, France CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTSTAMP:20260620T032318Z CREATED:20260620T032318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T032318Z UID:10001360-1782086400-1782172799@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/nasa-astronaut-anil-menon-pre-launch-interview/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20251219T232703Z CREATED:20250119T232655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T232703Z UID:10000046-1782086400-1782259199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/world-astronomy-astrophysics-and-space-science-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Rome\, Italy CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260302T234301Z CREATED:20251219T232459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T234301Z UID:10000910-1782086400-1782518399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/american-astronomical-society-57th-division-on-dynamical-astronomy-dda-annual-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Chicago IL\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20260515T025143Z CREATED:20251031T210125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T025143Z UID:10000633-1782172800-1782259199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter-lro-begins-next-year-in-moon-orbit/ LOCATION:Moon Orbit CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20260620T035112Z CREATED:20260516T002854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T035112Z UID:10001283-1782172800-1782259199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-long-march-7a-unknown-payload-2/ LOCATION:Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China CATEGORIES:Launch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20260620T035650Z CREATED:20260620T035650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T035650Z UID:10001362-1782172800-1782259199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-project-starfall-demonstration-mission/ LOCATION:SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA CATEGORIES:Launch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20260620T221332Z CREATED:20260620T221332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T221332Z UID:10001364-1782172800-1782259199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/webinar-decision-logic-for-lunar-ground-operations/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260417T033421Z CREATED:20260417T033155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T033421Z UID:10001229-1782259200-1782345599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/nasa-smallsat-learn-forum-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260521T224405Z CREATED:20260521T224135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T224405Z UID:10001290-1782259200-1782345599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/ground-control-5-at-mesh-youngstorget/ LOCATION:Oslo\, Norway CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260620T032709Z CREATED:20260620T032709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T032709Z UID:10001361-1782345600-1782431999@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/colloquium-the-apollo-lunar-eva-experience/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20251110T224133Z CREATED:20251110T223135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T224133Z UID:10000660-1782345600-1782604799@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:4th India Space Congress 2025 DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/4th-india-space-congress-2025/ LOCATION:New Delhi\, India CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260620T035224Z CREATED:20260101T210751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T035224Z UID:10001269-1782432000-1782518399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-june-1-launch-pegasus-xl-swift-rescue-mission/ LOCATION:Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands CATEGORIES:Launch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260605T110401Z CREATED:20260605T110253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T110401Z UID:10001350-1782432000-1782518399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:The Space Capital Summit DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/the-space-capital-summit/ LOCATION:New York NY\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260619T024526Z CREATED:20250916T201800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T024526Z UID:10000214-1782518400-1782604799@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/acceleration-reconnection-turbulence-and-electrodynamics-of-the-moons-interaction-with-the-sun-artemis-p1-begins-next-year-in-space-3/ LOCATION:Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point CATEGORIES:Observation / Anniversary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260522T021133Z CREATED:20260521T231713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T021133Z UID:10001296-1782518400-1782604799@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/planetary-defense-and-asteroid-exploration-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Los Angeles CA\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTSTAMP:20260620T035830Z CREATED:20260620T035830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T035830Z UID:10001363-1782604800-1782691199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/launch-falcon-9-starlink-group-17-40/ LOCATION:SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA CATEGORIES:Launch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260127T220016Z CREATED:20260127T220016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T220016Z UID:10000965-1782691200-1782777599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Strawberry Moon DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. First Name Last Name Email SEND NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious Edition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n - \n \n \n 6/28/2026 \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n ShuttleFest V: NASA at Star City \n\n \n \n Jun 19 - Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Cocoa Beach FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMain ShuttleFest is 09:00-17:00 June 20-21 (Sat-Sun) for a 2-day fellowship among space workers\, space lovers and space fliers\, including...\n\n \n \n US$75 – US$400 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 23rd International Planetary Probe Short Course and Workshop \n\n \n \n Jun 20 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Washington DC\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nShort course “Low-Cost EDL Missions and Technologies” occurs June 20-21\, with Workshop on June 22-26; at JHU Bloomberg Center. About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/strawberry-moon/ LOCATION:Moon Orbit CATEGORIES:Space Event / Encounter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260121T225504Z CREATED:20260121T224219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T225504Z UID:10000613-1782691200-1783123199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Exoplanets 6 Workshop DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/ecoplanets-6-workshop/ LOCATION:Porto\, Portugal CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260306T235601Z CREATED:20260306T235407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T235601Z UID:10001090-1782691200-1783123199@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting; EAS2026 DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/european-astronomical-society-annual-meeting-eas2026/ LOCATION:Lausanne\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260128T213110Z CREATED:20260128T212931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T213110Z UID:10000642-1782777600-1782863999@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Asteroid Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. 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Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/early-bird-registration-due-for-iac2026-antalya-oct-5-9/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260212T221754Z CREATED:20260212T194829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T221754Z UID:10001005-1782777600-1783209599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:4th Space Renaissance International (SRI) World Congress DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/4th-space-renaissance-international-world-congress/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20251222T231739Z CREATED:20251222T231629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T231739Z UID:10000913-1782864000-1782950399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Interstellar University Conference DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/interstellar-university-conference/ LOCATION:Topeka KS\, USA CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260612T212310Z CREATED:20260612T212310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T212310Z UID:10001351-1782864000-1782950399@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Lunar Ledger | First Dataset Release DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/webinar-lunar-ledger-first-dataset-release/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference / Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260620T033140Z CREATED:20250618T014502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T033140Z UID:10000184-1783123200-1783209599@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Tianwen-2 to Begin Collecting Samples of Asteroid Kamo’oalewa (2016 HO3) DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/tianwen-2/ LOCATION:Near-Earth Object (NEO) CATEGORIES:Space Event / Encounter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260619T024752Z CREATED:20250618T014138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T024752Z UID:10000183-1783209600-1783295999@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Hayabusa 2\, Asteroid 98943 Torifune Flyby DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. The conference was...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 28 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Starlink Group 17-40 \n\n \n \n Jun 28 \n \n \n \n SLC-4E (~35°N)\, Vandenberg SFB CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnother batch of 24 Starlink satellites to launch to LEO for SpaceX's space-based Internet communication system.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW DOWNRANGE – WEEKS AHEAD URL:https://spacecalendar.com/event/net-jul-hayabusa-2/ LOCATION:Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory CATEGORIES:Space Event / Encounter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260620T033105Z CREATED:20250618T014735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T033105Z UID:10000185-1783209600-1783295999@spacecalendar.com SUMMARY:Space Age Publishing Company (SPC) 50th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:June 22-28\, 2026 | Vol 45\, Week 25 | Hawai`i Island\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNAR NEWS \n \n \n \n Chang’e-6 lead isotope data shows that a massive impact\, rather than just the early Lunar Magma Ocean\, heavily modified the lunar crust in the South Pole–Aitken region. | Astrobotic Griffin-1 lander is to be sent to JPL later this month for environmental testing\, in preparation for its launch late 2026. | Lunar Outpost\, recently awarded US$220 million\, has discussed details about its Pegasus rover. | Lunar Resources plans to open HELIX-1 factory in Utah\, which will employ over 400 people. | Reportedly NASA is lobbying for billions of dollars to support Moon mission orders and timelines put forth by U.S. Administration. | Chang’e-7\, carrying ILO-C payload\, is planned to be the next mission to launch to the Moon. | The Green Bank Telescope image of Artemis II is a contender for the longest-distance picture of humans ever taken from Earth. | A paper published in Nature discusses using small (<1.5 km) lunar craters as landing pads to naturally inhibit plume surface interactions (PSIs). | 45 years and 2.5 million “lunar deeds” later\, Lunar Embassy founder Dennis Hope is still keeping the conversation around private space property rights alive. | Open Lunar Foundation kicks off its summer webinar series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rescuing Swift: Time-Critical Mission to Boost NASA's Space Telescope \n \n \n \n Due to increased solar activity\, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit has prematurely decayed\, threatening to end the mission by the end of this year. Launched in 2004\, the multiwavelength telescope utilizes three co-aligned instruments to detect and observe gamma-ray bursts in gamma-ray\, X-ray\, and UV/optical light. Now circling Earth at about 370 km\, the spacecraft could operate for at least five more years if returned to its optimal near-circular 600-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 20.6° relative to the equator as its science instruments\, solar arrays\, batteries\, and other components are all operating nominally. In order to return it to the desired 600-km altitude\, NASA\, Katalyst Space Technologies and Northrop Grumman have created an ambitious plan: On June 27\, a Northrop Grumman Stargazer aircraft will deploy a Pegasus XL rocket from which the Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft will separate and autonomously rendezvous with and capture Swift using three robotic arms to push the craft to a higher orbit using ion thrusters. Stargazer will take off from the Kwajalein Atoll\, part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Incredibly\, Katalyst designed\, built\, and fully tested the LINK satellite in under eight months. This mission also marks the final launch of the Pegasus XL rocket\, which had its first flight in 1994. (Image Credits: NASA\, Katalyst\, NG) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  HUMANS IN SPACE \n \n \n \n ☆ International Space Station\, ~415-km LEO: The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is investigating how bacteria that cause pneumonia can lead to long-term heart damage\, as well as testing IVGEN hardware\, which filters drinking water to produce medical-grade IV fluid. Augmented and virtual reality technologies are also being tested to advance astronaut care. Options to resolve the ongoing air leak in the Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel include further sealant applications\, repairs\, or possibly decommissioning the section. Soyuz MS-29\, with a crew of three\, is now planned to launch to the ISS in mid-July. ☆ Tiangong Space Station\, ~390-km LEO: Shenzhou-23 crew is tasked with a rice cultivation experiment to study its genetic stability and regenerative capacity in support of future deep space missions. China has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to double the current size of the station (currently consisting of three modules) by using its repurposed Tianhe backup module\, eventually expanding it to a six-module station. \n \n \n \n  Near-Earth Objects Close Approaches – Mon June 22: Amor Asteroid 2026 MQ (0.019 AU) |Thu June 25: Apollo Asteroid 2026 LJ3 (0.037 AU) | Fri June 26: Apollo Asteroid 2014 NV63 (0.055 AU) | Sat June 27: Aten Asteroid 152637 / 1997 NC1 (0.026 AU) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading Moon data for your location... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading planet data... \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land your name on the Moon!Have your name sent to the Moon for FREE on the ILO-1 lunar mission via Astrolab FLEX rover (NET 2027). You will automatically be signed up for our weekly Space Calendar. 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About...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n European Lunar Symposium (ELS) \n\n \n \n Jun 21 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Nancy\, France \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAnnual international conference that brings together around 200 researchers\, engineers\, and professionals working on lunar science and exploration. Hosted each...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Pre-Launch Interview \n\n \n \n Jun 22 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City\, Russia\, NASA astronaut Anil Menon to participate in media event; Menon...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n World Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Rome\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMeeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy\, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n American Astronomical Society 57th Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) Annual Meeting \n\n \n \n Jun 22 - Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Chicago IL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nSessions include both invited and contributed. A public talk will highlight recent developments\, bring science to a new audience and...\n\n \n \n $10 – $597 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 17th Anniversary of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Entering Moon Orbit \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Moon Orbit \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18\, 2009\, arrived at Moon 5 days later.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Long March 7A / Unknown Payload \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Wenchang Space Launch Center\, ~19°N\, Hainan Island\, China \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUndisclosed payload on China's Long March 7A rocket from Hainan Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Falcon 9 / Project Starfall Demonstration Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n SLC-40 (~28°N)\, Cape Canaveral SFS FL\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDemonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall\, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Webinar: Decision logic for lunar ground operations \n\n \n \n Jun 23 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt 11:00 am ET: How lunar operators should make decisions in the absence of a true regulatory framework. Featuring Aaron...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n NASA SmallSat LEARN Forum \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \n“Learning from Experiences\, Achievements\, and Resolution Navigation” — Representatives from multiple NASA centers and outside organizations meet to advance NASA...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ground Control #5 at Mesh Youngstorget \n\n \n \n Jun 24 \n \n \n \n Oslo\, Norway \n \n \n \n \n\n \nOslo Spaceport Norway offers monthly a knowledgeable speaker and opportunity for networking\, 17:00-20:00 local time; free entry but registration required....\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Colloquium: The Apollo Lunar EVA Experience \n\n \n \n Jun 25 \n \n \n \n Online \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFrom 2:00-3:30 pm ET: 4th virtual colloquium featuring author Andy Chaikin\, who has written extensively about the Apollo lunar program...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 25 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 4th India Space Congress 2025 \n\n \n \n Jun 25 - Jun 27 \n \n \n \n New Delhi\, India \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTheme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship\, legal aspects\, lunar exploration....\n\n \n \n $100 – $275 \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Launch Pegasus XL / Swift Rescue Mission \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n Omelek Island (~9 ° N)\, Kwajalein Atoll\, Marshall Islands \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe mission aims for the LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory craft and boost its orbit\,...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n The Space Capital Summit \n\n \n \n Jun 26 \n \n \n \n New York NY\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAt NASDAQ MarketSite. Follows Q1 2026 Space IQ briefing.\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15 Years in Lunar Orbit: Acceleration\, Reconnection\, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS) P1 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007...\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Planetary Defense and Asteroid Exploration Conference 2026 \n\n \n \n Jun 27 \n \n \n \n Los Angeles CA\, USA \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFeaturing technical discussions\, mission updates\, and topics such as asteroid characterization\, deflection strategies and upcoming close encounters. 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