Nominations Due: New Neil Armstrong Prize

Online
Organizer: Purdue University
Nominations for individuals or teams to receive the inaugural prize will be accepted beginning in August through Nov 1, 2025; ...

Jovian Icy Moons Workshop

Madrid, Spain
Organizer: European Space Agency (ESA)
Features Scott Bolton of SwRI, Haje Korth of JHU, Claire Vallat of ESA, many others; at ESAC.

Southern Taurids Meteor Shower Peak

Worldwide
Organizer: Comet Encke (2P)
Known for fireballs in a swarm year such as 2025, they will have to compete with a Full Moon Nov ...

3rd Annual Space Economy Summit

Orlando FL, USA
Organizer: The Economist
In conjunction with: November 3-4 — NSS Space Settlement Summit November 7 — Space Day

Planetary Sample Science Seminar

Online
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Presentation by Thomas Kruijer of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Katie Goss of University of New Mexico: Interpreting lunar zircon ...

Earth and Space Experience for Educators

El Paso TX, USA
Organizer: Academy for the Relentless Exploration of Space (ARES)
Featuring astrogeology, Spaceport America tour, et al with Kirby Runyon and Mark Wagner.

Planetary Sample Science Seminar

Online
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Presentation by Mousumi Roy of University of New Mexico: Diffusion / Exchange Driven Equilibration During Melt-Wallrock Interaction on the Moon. ...

Maryland Space Business Roundtable Luncheon

Martin's Crosswinds 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD, United States
Organizer: Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR)
Luncheon Speaker / Topic TBA

Artemis 1, 2nd Observation of Mission

Nationwide USA
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
As USA and its international partners work toward Artemis 2 crewed mission around the Moon, Space Launch System and Artemis ...

Dubai Airshow 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Organizer: Dubai Airshow
“Space” is one of 9 conference tracks. One speaker is Andreas Heitmann, Program Director, SpaceFounders, a space-tech accelerator, supporting 70+ ...

Planetary Sample Science Seminar

Online
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Presentation by Scott Eckley of NASA Johnson Space Center: Utilization of X-ray computed tomography during the preliminary examination of unopened ...

Shenzhou-1, 26th Observation

China (Zhongguo)
Organizer: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
As China and international partners plan permanently occupied International Lunar Research Station and next-gen rockets for Solar System Complete exploration, ...

Swift Spacecraft Marks Another Year in Space

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO, multiwavelength craft surpasses another year of ...

International Lunar Sample Research Symposium 2025

Hong Kong, China
Organizer: Institute of Geology and Geophysics at Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA)
Announcement International Lunar Sample Research Symposium 2025 (http://www.ilsrs.org)  After decades of lunar exploration since the Apollo era, lunar samples have ...

Launch Soyuz 2.1a / Progress MS-28

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Organizer: Roscosmos State Corporation
Will take crew to the International Space Station: cosmonauts Commander Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Oleg Platonov, and NASA Astronaut Christopher ...

Launch Nuri / CAS500-3

Naro Space Center, 34.43°N, Goheung, Korea
Organizer: Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA)
Earth observation satellites to SSO. Hawai'i Time for launch is Nov 26 at 05:54-06:14.

Chang’E-5 Marks Another Year on Moon

Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface
Organizer: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, ...

AIAA 2025 Region VII Student Conference

Sydney, Australia
Organizer: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Conference intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world except Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into ...

Hayabusa 2 Marks Another Year in Space

Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory
Organizer: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses another full year in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to ...

Planetary Sample Science Seminar

Online
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Presentation by William Bottke of Southwest Research Institute - Boulder: New Views on Terrestrial Planet Formation and Early Lunar Bombardment. ...

XMM-Newton Marks Another Year in Space

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Organizer: European Space Agency (ESA)
European Space Agency (ESA) craft in Very Eccentric Elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black ...

Maryland Space Business Roundtable Luncheon

Martin's Crosswinds 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD, United States
Organizer: Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR)
Topic / Speaker TBA

Daniele Mortari Astronautics Symposium

College Station TX, USA
Organizer: American Astronautical Society (AAS)
In cooperation with the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and sponsored by: ...
$40

Chang’E-3 Lander Marks Another Year on Moon

Guang Han Gong, 44.12°N 19.51°W, Moon Surface
Organizer: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, surpasses ...

WISE / NEOWISE Marks Another Year in Space

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) surpasses another full year in space today; launched ...

Launch Soyuz 2.1a / Progress MS-33 (94P)

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Organizer: Roscosmos State Corporation
Resupply mission to the International Space Station from spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan.

Gaia Spacecraft Marks Another Year in Space

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point
Organizer: European Space Agency (ESA)
ESA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today; now in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 ...

Family Overnight

Houston TX, USA
Organizer: Space Center Houston
Tent-camp by Falcon 9 rocket or Independence shuttle replica, and STEM activities.
$80

Mars Express Marks Another Year in Mars Orbit

Mars Orbit
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
ESA spacecraft surpasses next full year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, ...

NET 2026 – Launch Long March 10A / First Test Flight

Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)
Organizer: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Launch Long March 10A / First Test Flight: First flight of China Long March 10A rocket, precursor to Long March 10 ...

NET 2026 – Launch Soorya / Gaganyaan G2

Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India
Organizer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Launch Soorya / Gaganyaan G2: India planning for 1st crewed flight of Gaganyaan to LEO ~400 km.

NET 2026 — Launch Electron / Venus probe 

Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Organizer: Rocket Lab
NET 2026 — Launch Electron / Venus probe: Independent mission to Venus developed by Rocket Lab and MIT to send tiny ...

NET 2026 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Organizer: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
NET 2026 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX): Japan planning to launch its first Mars mission consisting of sample return ...

NET 2026 — Launch Atlas V / Starliner

SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA
Organizer: United Launch Alliance (ULA)
NET 2026 — Launch Atlas V / Starliner: Next launch of Starliner crew vehicle set to occur "early 2026", unknown ...

Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peak

Worldwide
Organizer: Asteroid 2003 EH
The Quadrantid shower is known for its brief, intense peak, lasting only a few hours. Appearing to radiate from Constellation ...

247th Meeting of the AAS

Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, AZ, United States
Organizer: American Astronomical Society (AAS)
The 247th AAS meeting (joint with the High Energy Astrophysics and Historical Astronomy Divisions) will be held 4-8 January in ...

7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference (CCBC2026)

Hong Kong, China
Organizer: University of Hong Kong Laboratory for Space Research (HKU-LSR)
The 7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference for 2026 will be organized by the Laboratory for Space Research, FoS, the University ...

AIAA SciTech Forum

Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL, United States
Organizer: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.

Nichelle Nichols Space Camp

Huntsville AL, USA
Organizer: Nichelle Nichols Foundation
Offering space, aviation and robotics program for girls ages 14-18, inspiring young women to aim for the stars.

SPIE Photonics West Conference

San Francisco CA, USA
Organizer: Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
SPIE Photonics West and subconference on Optical Power Delivery, key to development of Space Solar Power.

Celebrate STS-1 & STS-135 with Bob Crippen and Chris Ferguson

West Palm Beach FL, USA
Organizer: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
NASA Astronauts Bob Crippen and Chris Ferguson will share personal highlights, stories and special moments of these historic flights, 45 ...
$1,000

Apollo 1, 59th Observation

Nationwide USA
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Increasing space awareness and education, remembrances and events honor three Apollo 1 crew members lost in 1967 during a launch ...

Challenger STS-51L, 40th Observation

Nationwide USA
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Educational and ceremonial events held worldwide to advance space technology / education and honor 7 crew members killed in Shuttle ...

Explorer 1, 68th Observation

Nationwide USA
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
American Artemis Return to the Moon For Good is underway, Mars attention and planning advancing, Outer Solar System search for ...

NET Feb — Launch SLS / Orion / Artemis 2

SLC-39B, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Planned 1st fully-crewed Orion Moon flight to last 10-14 days with 3 USA and 1 Canada Astronaut: Commander Reid Wiseman, ...

Columbia STS-107, 23rd Observation

Nationwide USA
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss: Commander Richard ...

Singapore Space Summit 2026

Marina Bay Sands / Sands Expo and Convention Centre , Singapore
Organizer: Office for Space Technology & Industry Singapore (OSTIn)
Space Summit 2026 is a space-focused conference with a boutique exhibition, highlighting trends, challenges and opportunities in the global space ...

Journey Through the Universe

Statewide Hawai’i, USA
Organizer: Gemini Observatory
Annual event in its 22nd year, inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 200+ Hawai'i classroom visits, ...

2026 Singapore Airshow (10th Edition)

Changi Exhibition Centre 9 Aviation Park Rd, Singapore, Singapore
Organizer: Civial Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
Singapore Airshow is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to ...

Lunar New Year

China (Zhongguo) / Worldwide
Organizer: Lunar Calendar
Lunar New Year 2026 Spring Festival marks the Year of the Horse.

57th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference

The Woodlands TX, USA
Organizer: Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)
Expecting 2,000+ for the latest science, research, discoveries; at Waterway Marriott and online
$400 – $700

45th Observation of STS-1 Columbia Flight

Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Commemorations occur today in honor of 1st ever NASA Space Shuttle Columbia carrying John Young and pilot Robert Crippen around Earth on 54.5-hour mission in ...

Pōwehi Day

Organizer: Hawai’i, USA
Recognized proclamation to celebrate the first-ever imaged black hole M87* by Event Horizon Telescope collaboration involving Mauna Kea Observatories, given the Hawaiian ...

Yuri’s Night Celebrations

Organizer: Yuri’s Night
Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first ...

ASCE Earth & Space 2026 Conference

Organizer: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments: ASCE Earth & Space 2026

Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak

Organizer: Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher)
Best seen from Northern Hemisphere, with a lower hourly rate in the Southern Hemisphere, Lyrids seem to stream from the ...

Hubble Space Telescope Marks Another Year in Space

Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA spacecraft with 2.4-meter diameter main telescope begins 37th year in space today, launched Apr 24, 1990; could continue operations ...

National Day of Space Flight

Organizer: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Commemorating the launch of China’s first satellite, Dongfanghong-1 on April 24, 1970.

International Space Day

Organizer: International Space Day
First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space ...

Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2026)

Organizer: International Astronomical Union (IAU)
The Asia Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meeting is a highly anticipated gathering that convenes astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts ...

2026 ASCEND Conference

Organizer: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery

John F. Kennedy 1st Moon Speech

Organizer: USA Congress
NASA Artemis program to land 1st Woman and Person of Color on Moon is well underway as today is recognized ...

32nd AIAA / CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2026

Organizer: von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
Organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (Aeroacoustics 2026) is the premier international ...
€475

International Space Summit Africa

Pretoria, South Africa
Organizer: South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)
Expecting 300 exhibitors, 500 companies, 25 countries, 3,000 B2B (business to business) meetings

Islamic New Year 1448 AH

Organizer: Lunar Calendar
New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible ...

Space Age Publishing Company (SPC) 50th Observation

Organizer: Space Age Publishing Company (SPC)
Jul 5 — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC), Global / Inter-Global: SPC, publisher of Space Calendar and Lunar Enterprise Daily, observes 50 years since inception and ...

Neil Armstrong Space Prizes to be Awarded

Organizer: Purdue University
Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space ...

International Moon Day (Annual)

Organizer: Moon Village Association (MVA)
Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized ...

Apollo 11, 57th Observation

Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
First Human mission to land on Moon in 1969; 1st steps by humans on another World taken by Commander Neil ...

NET Aug — Launch Long March 5 / Chang’E-7

Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)
Organizer: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
NET Aug — CNSA to launch CE-7 mission which is planned to land at Moon South Pole to survey environment ...

Parker Solar Probe Marks Another Year in Space

Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA craft surpasses another full year in space today, having launched Aug 12, 2018; probe came within ~6.16M km of ...

Chandrayaan-2 Marks Another Year in Lunar Orbit

Organizer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover ...

40th Annual Small Satellite Conference

Organizer: Small Satellite Conference
~5,000 attendees expected; student discount on registration fee; winners of student competition receive up to US$10,000
$1000

Van Allen Probes Mark Another Year in Space

Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment ...

Astrosat Marks Another Year in Space

Organizer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.

World Space Week

Organizer: World Space Week Association
Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space ...

International Observe the Moon Night 2026

Organizer: International Observe the Moon Night Organization
For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best ...

ExoMars 2016 Orbiter Marks Another Year in Mars Orbit

Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another full year at Mars, launched 2016; craft continues collecting data on ...
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