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    • China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface

    Chang’E-5 Begins Next Year on Moon

    China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, ...
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
    Sydney, Australia

    AIAA 2025 Region VII Student Conference

    Conference intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world except Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into ...
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
    Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory

    Hayabusa 2 Begins Next Year in Space

    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses another full year in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Online

    Planetary Sample Science Seminar

    Presentation by William Bottke of Southwest Research Institute - Boulder: New Views on Terrestrial Planet Formation and Early Lunar Bombardment. ...
    European Space Agency (ESA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    XMM-Newton Begins Next Year in Space

    European Space Agency (ESA) craft in Very Eccentric Elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black ...
    American Astronautical Society (AAS), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
    College Station TX, USA

    Daniele Mortari Astronautics Symposium

    In cooperation with the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and sponsored by: ...
    $40
    China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Guang Han Gong, 44.12°N 19.51°W, Moon Surface

    Chang’E-3 Lander Begins Next Year on Moon

    China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, surpasses ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    WISE / NEOWISE Begins Next Year in Space

    NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) surpasses another full year in space today; launched ...
    Roscosmos State Corporation
    Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

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

    Resupply mission to the International Space Station from spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan.
    European Space Agency (ESA)
    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point

    Gaia Spacecraft Begins Next Year in Space

    ESA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today; now in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 ...
    Space Center Houston
    Houston TX, USA

    Family Overnight

    Tent-camp by Falcon 9 rocket or Independence shuttle replica, and STEM activities.
    $80
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA-ASC)
    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point

    James Webb Space Telescope Begins Next Year in Space

    NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA infrared astronomy telescope surpasses next full year in space since launching on this day ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Mars Orbit

    Mars Express Begins Next Year in Mars Orbit

    ESA spacecraft surpasses next full year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, ...
    • China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)

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

    Launch Long March 10A / First Test Flight: First flight of China Long March 10A rocket, precursor to Long March 10 ...
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
    Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India

    NET 2026 – Launch Soorya / Gaganyaan G2

    Launch Soorya / Gaganyaan G2: India planning for 1st crewed flight of Gaganyaan to LEO ~400 km.
    Rocket Lab
    Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

    NET 2026 — Launch Electron / Venus probe 

    NET 2026 — Launch Electron / Venus probe: Independent mission to Venus developed by Rocket Lab and MIT to send tiny ...
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
    Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

    NET 2026 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)

    NET 2026 — Launch Martian Moons eXploration (MMX): Japan planning to launch its first Mars mission consisting of sample return ...
    United Launch Alliance (ULA)
    SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    NET 2026 — Launch Atlas V / Starliner

    NET 2026 — Launch Atlas V / Starliner: Next launch of Starliner crew vehicle set to occur "early 2026", unknown ...
    Asteroid 2003 EH
    Worldwide

    Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peak

    The Quadrantid shower is known for its brief, intense peak, lasting only a few hours. Appearing to radiate from Constellation ...
    American Astronomical Society (AAS)
    Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, AZ, United States

    247th Meeting of the AAS

    The 247th AAS meeting (joint with the High Energy Astrophysics and Historical Astronomy Divisions) will be held 4-8 January in ...
    University of Hong Kong Laboratory for Space Research (HKU-LSR), National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC-CAS), Chilean Astronomical Society
    Hong Kong, China

    7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference (CCBC2026)

    The 7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference for 2026 will be organized by the Laboratory for Space Research, FoS, the University ...
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
    Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL, United States

    AIAA SciTech Forum

    AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.
    Nichelle Nichols Foundation
    Huntsville AL, USA

    Nichelle Nichols Space Camp

    Offering space, aviation and robotics program for girls ages 14-18, inspiring young women to aim for the stars.
    Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
    San Francisco CA, USA

    SPIE Photonics West Conference

    SPIE Photonics West and subconference on Optical Power Delivery, key to development of Space Solar Power.
    Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
    West Palm Beach FL, USA

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

    NASA Astronauts Bob Crippen and Chris Ferguson will share personal highlights, stories and special moments of these historic flights, 45 ...
    $1,000
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Nationwide USA

    Apollo 1, 59th Observation

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

    Challenger STS-51L, 40th Observation

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

    Explorer 1, 68th Observation

    American Artemis Return to the Moon For Good is underway, Mars attention and planning advancing, Outer Solar System search for ...
    • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    SLC-39B, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA

    NET Feb — Launch SLS / Orion / Artemis 2

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

    Columbia STS-107, 23rd Observation

    Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss: Commander Richard ...
    Office for Space Technology & Industry Singapore (OSTIn), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB Singapore)
    Marina Bay Sands / Sands Expo and Convention Centre , Singapore

    Singapore Space Summit 2026

    Space Summit 2026 is a space-focused conference with a boutique exhibition, highlighting trends, challenges and opportunities in the global space ...
    International Association of Geomorphologists, ANZGG, University of Canterbury
    Christchurch, New Zealand

    11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology

    Includes track on planetary geomorphology for all Solar System bodies and exoplanets
    Gemini Observatory, National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), Maunakea Observatories
    Statewide Hawai’i, USA

    Journey Through the Universe

    Annual event in its 22nd year, inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 200+ Hawai'i classroom visits, ...
    Civial Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport Group, Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau
    Changi Exhibition Centre 9 Aviation Park Rd, Singapore, Singapore

    2026 Singapore Airshow (10th Edition)

    Singapore Airshow is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to ...
    Lunar Calendar
    China (Zhongguo) / Worldwide

    Lunar New Year

    Lunar New Year 2026 Spring Festival marks the Year of the Horse.
    International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), University of Texas at Austin (UT), Strauss Center for International Security and Law

    12th Annual Space Traffic Conference: Operational Assurance for All

    Sponsored by the Space Security, Safety, and Sustainability (SSSS) Program at The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) Strauss Center for International ...
    • Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
    The Woodlands TX, USA

    57th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference

    Expecting 2,000+ for the latest science, research, discoveries; at Waterway Marriott and online
    $400 – $700
    • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Nationwide USA

    45th Observation of STS-1 Columbia Flight

    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 ...
    Hawai'i, USA
    Statewide Hawai’i, USA

    Pōwehi Day

    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
    Worldwide

    Yuri’s Night Celebrations

    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first ...
    American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Texas A&M University
    College Station TX, USA

    ASCE Earth & Space 2026 Conference

    20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments: ASCE Earth & Space 2026
    Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher)
    Worldwide

    Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak

    Best seen from Northern Hemisphere, with a lower hourly rate in the Southern Hemisphere, Lyrids seem to stream from the ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Hubble Space Telescope Begins Next Year in Space

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

    National Day of Space Flight

    Commemorating the launch of China’s first satellite, Dongfanghong-1 on April 24, 1970.
    • International Space Day
    Worldwide

    International Space Day

    First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space ...
    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
    Hong Kong, China

    Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2026)

    The Asia Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meeting is a highly anticipated gathering that convenes astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts ...
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Commercial Space Federation (CSF), Space Force Association, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), Lockheed Martin, ISS National Laboratory
    Washington DC, USA

    2026 ASCEND Conference

    Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery
    USA Congress
    Nationwide USA

    John F. Kennedy 1st Moon Speech

    NASA Artemis program to land 1st Woman and Person of Color on Moon is well underway as today is recognized ...
    von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
    Brussels, Belgium

    32nd AIAA / CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2026

    Organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (Aeroacoustics 2026) is the premier international ...
    €475
    • South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), ZA Space, GMN Fairs, Hauweng, Advanced Business Events
    Pretoria, South Africa

    International Space Summit Africa

    Expecting 300 exhibitors, 500 companies, 25 countries, 3,000 B2B (business to business) meetings
    Lunar Calendar
    Worldwide

    Islamic New Year 1448 AH

    New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible ...
    • China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Near-Earth Object (NEO)

    Tianwen-2 to Rendezvous with Kamo’oalewa (2016 HO3)

    China asteroid sample return mission, to arrive at Kamo’oalewa today to collect at least 100 grams via anchoring-drilling, hover-sampling and ...
    Space Age Publishing Company (SPC)
    Global / Inter-Global

    Space Age Publishing Company (SPC) 50th Observation

    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 ...
    Purdue University
    West Lafayette, Indiana

    Neil Armstrong Space Prizes to be Awarded

    Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space ...
    Moon Village Association (MVA)
    Global / Inter-Global

    International Moon Day (Annual)

    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Global / Inter-Global

    Apollo 11, 57th Observation

    First Human mission to land on Moon in 1969; 1st steps by humans on another World taken by Commander Neil ...
    • China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)

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

    NET Aug — CNSA to launch CE-7 mission which is planned to land at Moon South Pole to survey environment ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Heliocentric Orbit

    Parker Solar Probe Begins Next Year in Space

    NASA craft surpasses another full year in space today, having launched Aug 12, 2018; probe came within ~6.16M km of ...
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
    Moon Orbit

    Chandrayaan-2 Begins Next Year in Lunar Orbit

    India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover ...
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
    Statio Shiv Shakti, 69.373°S 32.319°E, Moon Surface

    Chandrayaan-3 Commemorated for Moon Landing (2023)

    Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and Pragyan rover celebrated today after successfully landing on Moon in 2023; marking India as the 4th ...
    Small Satellite Conference, others
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    40th Annual Small Satellite Conference

    ~5,000 attendees expected; student discount on registration fee; winners of student competition receive up to US$10,000
    $1000
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Van Allen Probes Mark Another Year in Space

    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment ...
    • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Astrosat Begins Next Year in Space

    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.
    • World Space Week Association
    Worldwide

    World Space Week

    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 Organization
    Worldwide

    International Observe the Moon Night 2026

    For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Roscosmos State Corporation
    Mars Orbit

    ExoMars 2016 Orbiter Begins Next Year in Mars Orbit

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

    Mars Odyssey Begins Next Year in Mars Orbit

    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit ...
    • China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Shackleton Crater Ridge, Moon Surface

    NET Nov — Chang’E-7 to land on Moon

    NET Nov — CNSA CE-7 mission planned to land at Shackleton Crater Ridge near Moon South Pole region to survey ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Swift Spacecraft Begins Next Year in Space

    Observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO, multiwavelength craft surpasses another year of ...
    • China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Statio Tianchuan, 43° N 51.9° W, Moon Surface

    Chang’E-5 Begins Next Year on Moon

    China National Space Administration (CNSA) Chang'E-5 lander at Statio Tianchuan "ship sailing in the Milky Way", Mons Rümker, Oceanus Procellarum, ...
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
    Asteroid 98943 Torifune Trajectory

    Hayabusa 2 Begins Next Year in Space

    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Hayabusa surpasses another full year in space today; launched Dec 3, 2014, returned samples to ...
    American Geophysical Union (AGU)
    San Francisco CA, USA

    AGU 2026 Annual Meeting

    Save the date for future Annual Meetings: December 7-11, 2026 | San Francisco December 13-17, 2027 | Washington, D.C. December ...
    European Space Agency (ESA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    XMM-Newton Begins Next Year in Space

    European Space Agency (ESA) craft in Very Eccentric Elliptical LEO studying X-ray emissions, star-forming regions, galaxy clusters, environment of supermassive black ...
    China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Guang Han Gong, 44.12°N 19.51°W, Moon Surface

    Chang’E-3 Lander Begins Next Year on Moon

    China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft at Guang Han Gong "Moon Palace", Sinus Iridum / Mare Imbrium, 44.12°N 19.51°W, surpasses ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    WISE / NEOWISE Begins Next Year in Space

    NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft (redubbed Near-Earth Object WISE – NEOWISE) surpasses another full year in space today; launched ...
    European Space Agency (ESA)
    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point

    Gaia Spacecraft Begins Next Year in Space

    ESA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today; now in extended mission phase working to map more than 1 ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA-ASC)
    Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point

    James Webb Space Telescope Begins Next Year in Space

    NASA (STSci) / ESA / CSA-ASC infrared astronomy telescope surpasses next full year in space since launching on this day ...
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Mars Orbit

    Mars Express Begins Next Year in Mars Orbit

    ESA spacecraft surpasses next full year in Mars orbit today; will continue to study Mars atmosphere & climate, planet structure, ...
    • Roscosmos State Corporation
    Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia

    NET 2027 — Launch Luna-26

    NET 2027 — Roscosmos State Corporation, Launch Luna-26, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia: Roscosmos hopes to launch the Luna-Resurs O (Luna-Resurs Orbiter) to ...
    China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)

    NET 2027 — Launch Long March 5 / Xuntian Telescope

    NET 2027 — CNSA to launch Long March 5 with Xuntian space telescope from Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, ...
    American Astronomical Society (AAS)
    Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City UT, USA 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    249th Meeting of the AAS

    At Salt Palace Convention Center.
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
    Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL, United States

    2027 AIAA SciTech Forum

    AIAA SciTech Forum—the premier aerospace R&D event of the year exploring the science, technologies, and capabilities that are transforming aerospace.
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Nationwide USA

    Apollo 1, 60th Observation

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

    Challenger STS-51L, 41st Observation

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

    Explorer 1, 69th Observation

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

    Columbia STS-107, 24th Observation

    Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss in 2003: ...
    Lunar Calendar
    China (Zhongguo) / Worldwide

    Lunar New Year

    Lunar New Year 2027 Spring Festival marks the Year of the Goat.
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