• Thursday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)
    Launch Long March 10A / First Test Flight: First flight of China Long March 10A rocket, precursor to Long March 10...
    — Rocket Lab,
    Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    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): 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: Next launch of Starliner crew vehicle set to occur "early 2026", unknown...

    Friday

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

    Saturday

    — Sun-Earth,
    Global / Inter-Global
    08:00 HST, 18:00 UTC; Earth perihelion is the point in its orbit when it is closest to the Sun, occurring...

    Sunday

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

    Monday

    — Universities Space Research Association (USRA), Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
    Montréal, Quebec, Canada
    A Volatile Excursion from Mercury and the Moon to the Kuiper Belt and Beyond. At Dawson College.
    $125 – $275
    — 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
    The 7th China-Chile Bilateral Astronomy Conference for 2026 will be organized by the Laboratory for Space Research, FoS, the University...

    Tuesday

    — Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG),
    Laurel MD, USA
    At Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory or online, registration required, no fee. In-person attendees who self-identify as early career...
    Free

    Monday

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

    Tuesday

    — NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG),
    Baltimore MD, USA
    At the Johns Hopkins University Mt. Washington campus in Baltimore MD and online. Early-career researchers and students are encouraged to...

    Friday

    — International Astronautical Federation (IAF),
    Online
    International Astronautical Federation recognizes achievements in the space community via many awards, such as World Space, International Cooperation, Hall of...

    Saturday

    — Nichelle Nichols Foundation,
    Huntsville AL, USA
    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 and subconference on Optical Power Delivery, key to development of Space Solar Power.

    Monday

    — University of Groningen, Space Research Organisation Netherlands,
    Groningen, Netherlands
    In-person registrations for the conference are full // Registration for virtual participation is open. The planets that are best understood are...

    Tuesday

    — Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), Aalto University,
    Espoo, Dipoli, Finland
    FinCOSPAR, EXPO, Remote Sensing Days

    Friday

    — University of Hawai`i at Hilo, University of California Observatories,
    Online
    10-week summer program June 1 - August 7, 2026, for STEM undergraduates to gain work experience at observatory, company or...

    Saturday

    Sunday

    Tuesday

    — Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Sarawak, Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd,
    Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
    APACE 2026 will serve as a premier aerospace event for over 1,000 professionals from more than 50 countries. It aims...
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    Increasing space awareness and education, remembrances and events honor three Apollo 1 crew members lost in 1967 during a launch...

    Wednesday

    — SpaceCom, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Lockheed Martin, Dell,
    Orlando FL, USA
    Commercial Space Week from January 28-30, 2026, which includes the Space Mobility Conference (January 28-30) and GSA Spaceport Summit (January...
    — Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd,
    Tokyo, Japan
    Including collaborative project "Lunar Development Forum -NIKKANKOGYO MOON PRESS", this exhibition attracts global companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and startups...
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    Educational and ceremonial events held worldwide to advance space technology / education and honor 7 crew members killed in Shuttle...

    Friday

    — Centre National D’études Spatiales (CNES),
    Online
    International innovation contest -- hackathon -- joined in 100+ cities in 5 continents, aimed at imagining the products and solutions...

    Saturday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Los Angeles Section,
    Lawndale CA, USA
    40th Anniversary Event for the Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy. Michelle Evans will speak, lead discussion and present 2 of her...
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    American Artemis Return to the Moon For Good is underway, Mars attention and planning advancing, Outer Solar System search for...
  • Sunday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    SLC-39B, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA
    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
    Annual international conferences and events take place to further space exploration efforts in remembrance of Columbia 7 loss: Commander Richard...

    Monday

    — Office for Space Technology & Industry Singapore (OSTIn),
    Singapore
    Conference and exhibition dedicated to advancing global dialogue and collaboration. In conjunction with Singapore Airshow 2026. At Sands Expo &...
    — Office for Space Technology & Industry Singapore (OSTIn), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB Singapore),
    Marina Bay Sands / Sands Expo and Convention Centre , Singapore
    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
    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
    Annual event in its 22nd year, inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 200+ Hawai'i classroom visits,...

    Tuesday

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

    Thursday

    — Kanagawa Prefectural Government,
    Yokohama, Japan
    Kanagawa Space Summit, at Minato Mirai - Yokohama. The first space summit organized by a prefectural government in Japan.

    Monday

    — United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA),
    Mars Orbit
    UAE Hope Orbiter, studying Mars atmosphere and climate, reaches 5 full years / enters 6th year in Mars orbit today;...

    Wednesday

    — Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR),
    Greenbelt MD, USA
    11:30-13:00 EST, with Jim Bridenstine, Managing Partner for The Artemis Group, the 13th Administrator of NASA, where he was responsible...

    Sunday

    Tuesday

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

    Wednesday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Mars Surface
    Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover reaches 5 full years / enters 6th year on Mars surface having landed in Jezero Crater...
    — Space Foundation,
    Dallas TX, USA
    Focus is on innovative financing models; invited are executives, financiers. investors, public-sector leaders; discussed will be Texas Space Commission US$300M...
    $1250 – $1500
    — International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), University of Texas at Austin (UT), Strauss Center for International Security and Law,
    Austin TX, USA
    Sponsored by the Space Security, Safety, and Sustainability (SSSS) Program at The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) Strauss Center for International...

    Sunday

    Tuesday

    — Beyond Earth Institute,
    Washington DC, USA
    From Space Habitat to Space Town: Creating a Clear Pathway. Speakers include Pete Worden, Bhavya Lal, Kevin Coggins. Subjects include...
    $65 – $695

    Wednesday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
    League City TX, USA
    Taking place at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City, Texas; ASCENDxTexas is where leaders from government, industry,...
  • Monday

    Monday

    — Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), Universities Space Research Association (USRA),
    The Woodlands TX, USA
    Expecting 2,000+ for the latest science, research, discoveries; at Waterway Marriott and online
    $400 – $700

    Friday

    — Sun-Earth,
    Global / Inter-Global
    Occurs 04:45 HST / 14:45 UTC; March equinox is known as the vernal equinox (or spring equinox) in the Northern...

    Monday

    — UzCosmos National Space Agency of Uzbekistan,
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan
    5th conference to convene space agencies, satellite operators, startups; expecting 400+ delegates, 40+ speakers, 25 exhibitors.
    £995 – £1195
  • Wednesday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Nationwide USA
    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...

    Friday

    — Hawai'i, USA,
    Statewide 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...

    Sunday

    — Yuri's Night,
    Worldwide
    Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first...

    Monday

    — Space Foundation,
    Colorado Springs CO, USA
    Theme: Building Capacity Through Innovation and Collaboration. Expecting 10,000+ registrants, 247 exhibitors, 24 space agencies, 1500+ organizations. At The Broadmoor...
    Free
    — American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Texas A&M University,
    College Station TX, USA
    20th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments: ASCE Earth & Space 2026

    Saturday

    Tuesday

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

    Friday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    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)
    Commemorating the launch of China’s first satellite, Dongfanghong-1 on April 24, 1970.

    Monday

    — Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Yildiz Technical University,
    Istanbul, Türkiye
    Planned topics include star and constellation myth and imagery; modern and ancient astronomy of China, India, Central Asia, West Asia,...
  • Friday

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

    Sunday

    — European Geosciences Union,
    Vienna, Austria
    Includes Lunar Session for discussion of the latest advancement in lunar science, exploration and sustainable utilization, including the deep interior,...
    Free – €765

    Monday

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

    Thursday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Utopia Planitia, 25.1°N 109.9°E, Mars Surface
    Tianwen-1 Lander and Zhurong Rover celebrated today for China's first successful landing on Mars; craft landed on this day in...

    Monday

    Tuesday

    — 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
    Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery

    Thursday

    Monday

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

    Tuesday

    — von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics,
    Brussels, Belgium
    Organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (Aeroacoustics 2026) is the premier international...
    €475
  • Monday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Apollo Basin, 153.99° W 41.63° S, Moon Surface
    Chang'E-6 mission is commemorated, having landed on this day in 2024, and returning the first-ever samples from the lunar farside...
    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Royal Aeronautical Society,
    London, United Kingdom
    From Orion and Artemis Mission parachute systems to deployable decelerators and / or aerocapture, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics...

    Tuesday

    — Advanced Business Events,
    Pretoria, South Africa
    Expecting 300 exhibitors from 25 countries. At CSIR International Convention Centre.
    — International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Rwanda Space Agency (RSA),
    Kigali, Rwanda
    Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience. The conference will bring together the international community, space agencies, industry, government, academia...
    — South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), ZA Space, GMN Fairs, Hauweng, Advanced Business Events,
    Pretoria, South Africa
    Expecting 300 exhibitors, 500 companies, 25 countries, 3,000 B2B (business to business) meetings

    Thursday

    Friday

    Monday

    — Universities Space Research Association (USRA), Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
    Houston TX, USA
    10-week paid summer academy for analytical and laboratory skills in planetary sample science. At LPI, near NASA Johnson.

    Tuesday

    Saturday

    Tuesday

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

    Monday

    — Spaceland, Italy, Space Summits,
    Rome, Italy
    Meeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will...

    Tuesday

    Thursday

    — SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India),
    New Delhi, India
    Theme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship, legal aspects, lunar exploration....
    $100 – $275

    Saturday

  • Wednesday

    Saturday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Near-Earth Object (NEO)
    China asteroid sample return mission, to arrive at Kamo’oalewa today to collect at least 100 grams via anchoring-drilling, hover-sampling and...

    Sunday

    — Space Age Publishing Company (SPC),
    Global / Inter-Global
    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...
    — International Astronomical Union (IAU), International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life - The International Astrobiology Society (ISSOL),
    Paris, France
    Those in fields of chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics are invited to explore the origins of life and habitability...

    Monday

    Friday

    Monday

    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    Celebrating the 1st people walking on the Moon / another celestial body – International Moon Day has been a recognized...
    — Purdue University,
    West Lafayette, Indiana
    Purdue University will bestow its newest honor – the Neil Armstrong Space Prize – upon those whose contributions to space...
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Global / Inter-Global
    First Human mission to land on Moon in 1969; 1st steps by humans on another World taken by Commander Neil...

    Thursday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    High Earth Orbit (HEO)
    NASA spacecraft in extended mission phase reaches 27th full year / begins 28th year of operations in space; instruments able...
  • Saturday

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

    Sunday

    Wednesday

    Wednesday

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

    Monday

    Thursday

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

    Sunday

    — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
    Statio Shiv Shakti, 69.373°S 32.319°E, Moon Surface
    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
    ~5,000 attendees expected; student discount on registration fee; winners of student competition receive up to US$10,000
    $1000

    Sunday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment...
  • Tuesday

    Sunday

    Monday

    Monday

    Saturday

    Monday

    — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.
  • Thursday

    Sunday

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

    Monday

    Wednesday

    Saturday

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

    Monday

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

    Tuesday

    Saturday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Mars Orbit
    NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in orbit around Mars today, holds record for longest-surviving continually active spacecraft in orbit...

    Sunday

    Monday

  • Sunday

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    Shackleton Crater Ridge, Moon Surface
    NET Nov — CNSA CE-7 mission planned to land at Shackleton Crater Ridge near Moon South Pole region to survey...

    Monday

    Friday

    Friday

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