• Monday

    — International Astronautical Federation (IAF), SXSW Sydney, Destination NSW, SXSW LLC,
    Sydney, Australia

    IAC Adjacent Event expecting 1,200+ attendees from 40+ countries; 6 tracks: Tech & Innovation, Business & Leadership, Marketing & Media, Future & Sustainability, Culture & Lifestyle and Creative Industries; includes Innovation Expo

    $600 – $1400
    — SpaceX,
    Starbase, 25.9°N, Boca Chica TX, USA

    Hawai'i Time for launch is 13:15. 11th test flight of 2-stage Starship launch vehicle. Super Heavy Booster 15-2 is planned to splash down near the launch site; it was also used for the 8th test flight.

    Tuesday

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Taking 21 satellites made by Lockheed Martin, it is one of 6 launches for USSF SDA for worldwide connectivity, which will be via Optical Inter-Satellite Links (OISLs) that have significantly better performance than radio frequency crosslinks.

    Wednesday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Online

    Presentation by Josh Wimpenny of Los Alamos National Laboratory: Behaviour of moderately volatile elements on the Moon. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities Supporting Science and Lunar Exploration, […]

    Thursday

    Friday

    — European Space Agency (ESA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Roscosmos State Corporation,
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Detecting some of the most energetic radiation in space, ESA, NASA, Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another year of operations in space, despite loss of its thrusters; launched 2002, expected to run out of fuel early 2020s and fall to Earth Feb 2029.

    — Stanford on the Moon (SOM) Alumni Club,
    Stanford CA, USA

    At Varian Physics Building Room PAB 102-103, during Stanford Reunion Homecoming Weekend.

    Saturday

    Sunday

    — ESA / JAXA,
    Mars Orbit

    European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos spacecraft surpasses another full year at Mars, launched 2016; craft continues collecting data on atmosphere, deployed Schiaparelli demonstration lander 19 Oct 2016 (unsuccessful).

    Monday

    — Gemini Observatory, National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), Maunakea Observatories,
    Hawai'i Island HI, USA

    Event in its 22nd year, inviting STEAM professionals and Maunakea Observatories staff to participate in 80 Hawai'i classroom visits.

    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA),
    Kyoto, Japan

    To discuss the scientific achievements from the first two years of observations from the JAXA/NASA X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, XRISM. The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), launched on September 7th, 2023, is a collaborative mission between JAXA and NASA, with contributions from over 70 institutions in Japan, the […]

    — Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL),
    Online

    2025 LSIC Fall Meeting to be held 5-6 Nov will focus on mission-driven technology guiding us to the Moon. Through the years, our community has planned and executed, and now it's time to thrive! This Fall will be valuable to learn directly from core infrastructure technology providers, technologies in the […]

    $105
    — Halley’s Comet,
    Worldwide

    One of 2 showers yearly from Halley’s Comet dust, one dust cloud from Halley's path toward the Sun, and one from its path away. Orionids appear to radiate from Constellation Orion, are swift (~67 km/sec), and can be bright and leave persistent trains. Between 10 and 75 meteors per hour […]

    Tuesday

    — NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center,
    Edwards CA, USA

    RSVP is required by 26 Sep for innovative companies to collaborate on groundbreaking research and development, and for NASA Armstrong Research Center to provide expertise, resources and support. A unique opportunity to explore collaboration with NASA on cutting-edge R&D in areas such as aerospace, autonomy, sustainability and more, attendees will […]

    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
    Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

    Launch of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) first upgraded HTV cargo vehicle, HTV-X1, to the International Space Station. Hawai'i Time for launch is October 20 at 15:58. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) hereby announces the launch schedule of new unmanned cargo transfer spacecraft 1 (HTV-X1) aboard the 7th H3 Launch […]

    Wednesday

    — Secure World Foundation (SWF), Centre National D’études Spatiales (CNES), Government of France,
    Paris, France

    At Conference Center Pierre Mendès or online.

    $125 – $450
    — SpaceX,
    SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    2nd of 2 new-generation satellites to replace existing XTAR-EURs, for the country of Spain in collaboration with Hisdesat, ESA, Airbus, Thales Alenia Space, et al. 1st stage, called Booster B1076, will be expended during this, its 22nd launch. Its 21st successful launch was Feb 21, 2025.

    Thursday

    — Jagiellonian University,
    Kraków, Poland

    Objectives and scope of the PSC 2025: Presentation of current achievements in planetary science Development of planetary and space science in Poland and beyond Integration of the Polish planetary scientist community Strengthening international cooperation in planetary science Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: Planets (apart […]

    — Earthlight Foundation,
    Austin TX, USA

    Featuring the Space Cowboy Ball; space entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, dreamers, Orson Scott Card, Robert Zubrin, Dylan Taylor, Frank White, et al; at AT&T Conference Center.

    $599 – $799
    — XPrize Foundation,
    Malibu CA, USA

    Meet the teams currently competing for an XPrize and help choose a winner, learn about breakthrough technology and solutions.

    — Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL),
    Online

    Shusaku Kanaya of JAXA will present on the SLIM lander's solar panels, including how they helped the spacecraft operate during multiple lunar day-night cycles. Brian Schratz and Milena Graziano from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will present their latest work, Hibernating and Surviving through the Lunar Night. Each will conduct […]

    Friday

    — 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 around a planet other than Earth; launched 2001.

    Saturday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Federal Business Council,
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    With keynote speaker Astronaut and Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Selected by NASA as an Astronaut in 1980, Bolden flew four space shuttle missions between 1986 and 1994, including two as mission commander. His missions supported satellite deployment, scientific experimentation and collaboration with international partners aboard Spacelab. Notably, he commanded […]

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    29 Starlink satellites to LEO for space-based internet 1st stage, called Booster B1077, is scheduled to land on autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) named A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG) and will be the 24th successful flight for B1077, which was first used for the Crew-5 mission.

    Sunday

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    28 Starlink satellites to LEO for space-based internet. 1st stage B1082 will attempt to land on autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) named Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) after 16 previous successful launches. OCISLY saw the 1st landing of a Falcon 9 booster, after its launch of Dragon CRS-8 […]

    Monday

    — Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (KSASS),
    Seoul, South Korea

    Organized Sessions Aerospace Propulsion Low-Carbon Aviation Futures: Innovations in Dynamics, Control, and Optimization Fuel and combustion technology for propulsion Smart Structures Aerodynamics and Multidisciplinary Optimization of Low-Altitude Vehicles Innovative Cooling Technologies and Thermal Management Solutions in Aerospace Aircraft composite structure design and test verification Aerospace servo transmission、control and actuation Dynamics […]

    Tuesday

    — Cross U Open Innovation Platform for the Space Business,
    Tokyo, Japan

    Described as largest space business event in Asia, 8,000+ participants, 90+ exhibitors and 150+ speakers are expected at 28 events, inviting participants to expand their network and explore new business ventures. At Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall and Miruomachi Mitsui Hall & Conference.

    — Airbus, Northrop Grumman, others,
    Mountain View CA, USA

    Exploring breakthroughs in satellite tech and market dynamics. At the Computer Science Museum, 1401 Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View CA, and in conjunction with MilSat Symposium on October 29-30.

    — United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA),

    United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs coordinates presentations / discussion of Commercial Lunar Operators' Perspectives on the Safety and Sustainability of Lunar Activities; conference includes sessions: Update on UN Lunar Activities; Lunar Traffic Coordination; Surface Operations & Site Management; at Vienna International Centre, online participation available.

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    29 Starlink satellites to LEO for space-based internet 1st stage, called Booster B1083, is scheduled to land on autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) named Just Read The Instructions (JRTI) and has had 14 previous successful launches and landings.

    — Canadian Space Agency (CSA-ASC),
    Online

    Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will hold a virtual media briefing to present four new Canadian scientific studies that are being conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who will be the next Canadian to go to the ISS, will talk about the concrete benefits of these studies […]

    Wednesday

    — Airbus, Northrop Grumman, others,
    Mountain View CA, USA

    Sharing insights into space defense strategies and government-commercial collaboration. At the Computer Science Museum, 1401 Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View CA, and in conjunction with Satellite Innovation on October 28-29.

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Online

    Presentation by Lingzhi Sun of University of Hawaii: Remotely exploring the interior of the Moon. Join with link here, scroll to today's seminar: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities Supporting […]

    Thursday

    — Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA),
    Hangzhou, China

    The "Women and Space" International Symposium is a series of conferences organized by the Chinese Society of Astronautics. It aims to build a dialogue platform for women in aerospace, deepen international scientific and technological cooperation, and give full play to the key role of female scientific and technological talents in […]

    — International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA Hawai'i), Maunakea Visitor Information Station (Onizuka Center for International Astronomy "Hale Pōhaku"),
    Hale Pohaku ~9,200 ft, Mauna Kea HI, USA

    4:30 pm - Guests start driving to Hale Pohaku; 4:45 - 5:45 pm - Lecture; 5:58 pm - Sunset; 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Lunar Viewing Directors from the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) will give a presentation on the series of Astronomy Moon Missions they are advancing - from […]

    Friday

    — American Astronautical Society (AAS),
    Online

    Awards include those named in honor of Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, Carl Sagan, Patti Grace Smith, Dick Brouwer and John F. Kennedy, awards for space entrepreneurship, life sciences, technology and flight, and for advancement of international cooperation, et al. Nominations are also accepted for AAS Fellows.

    — Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL),
    Online

    2025 LSIC Fall Meeting will focus on mission-driven technology guiding us to the Moon. Through the years, our community has planned and executed, and now it's time to thrive! This Fall will be valuable to learn directly from core infrastructure technology providers, technologies in the pipeline for future missions, risk […]

    Free
    — Moon Village Association (MVA),
    Online

    For event to be held Dec 3-4, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Moon Village Association (MVA) is a non-governmental organization that promotes international collaboration for the development of lunar exploration and utilization. The 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium will be hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA), alongside the 28th AIDAA […]

    — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
    Jiuquan Space Launch Center, China

    Shenzhou-21 crew member names likely to be announced the day prior to launch. After Shenzhou-21 three members arrive at Tiangong Space Station on this 10th crewed flight, Shenzhou-20 three-member crew will take 3-7 days to orient to the new arrivals before returning to Earth, possibly on November 5. China has […]

  • Saturday

    — Purdue University,
    Online

    Nominations for individuals or teams to receive the inaugural prize will be accepted beginning in August through Nov 1, 2025; Prize recipients to be announced on or before July 20, 2026.

    Sunday

    Nationwide USA

    Standard Time (USA): Change clocks back 1 hour from Daylight Saving to Standard Time; does not include Hawai’i, Arizona (except the Navajo Nation), American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.

    Monday

    — European Space Agency (ESA),
    Madrid, Spain

    Features Scott Bolton of SwRI, Haje Korth of JHU, Claire Vallat of ESA, many others; at ESAC.

    — Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation,
    Nicosia, Cyprus

    Will explore how space exploration and technology can offer solutions to current Earth problems, discuss ongoing and planned space programs, foster international collaboration. Features COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund. Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) global network for students and young professionals in the space sector will hold Pre-Symposium Weekend of workshops, […]

    €250 – €575
    — National Space Society (NSS),
    Orlando FL, USA

    In conjunction with University of Central Florida Inaugural Space Week: November 5-6 — The Economist's 3rd Space Economy Summit; November 7 — UCF 2nd Space Symposium

    $295 – $495
    — Johns Hopkins University,
    Washington DC, USA

    SpaceNews / Jeff Foust will lead a discussion featuring space industry executives. Speakers include: • John Thornton, CEO, Astrobotic • Marshall Smith, CEO, Starlab Space • Devon Papandrew, VP of Business Development, Stoke Space • Wes Puckett, VP of Government Strategy, Apex • Robert Braun, Space Exploration sector head, Johns […]

    Free

    Tuesday

    — Comet Encke (2P),
    Worldwide

    Known for fireballs in a swarm year such as 2025, they will have to compete with a Full Moon Nov 5. Appearing in the Constellation Taurus, they emanate from Comet Encke (2P). Traveling relatively slowly, ~27km / second, there may be 5-7 per hour. Southern Taurids are active Sep 20 […]

    — Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC),
    Taipei, Taiwan

    "Bringing Together Space" 26th annual APSCC gathering of the Asia-Pacific satellite and space community, particularly professionals to gain market insights, forge partnerships and facilitate business deals. 500+ attendees are expected, 130+ speakers. At Taipei Marriott Hotel.

    $650 – $1500
    — Arianespace,
    Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

    Advanced radar technology satellite to SSO

    — Space Frontier Foundation (SFF),
    Online

    Space itself is vast, but space in these sessions is limited. RSVP to hold your spot. Thank you in advance for your involvement and support as we shape the direction of our space policy to advance human settlement of space!

    Wednesday

    — The Economist,
    Orlando FL, USA

    "Maximising Returns to Earth: The infinite potential of space"; In conjunction with University of Central Florida Inaugural Space Week: November 3-4 — NSS 9th Space Settlement Summit; November 7 — UCF 2nd Space Symposium

    Free – $999
    — Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, European Research Council,
    Paris, France

    At Université Paris Cité. The workshop will evolve around a a single plenary session (oral presentations of 15 minutes, including questions and transition) and with an additional poster session. In-person participation is strongly encouraged, and remote participation will be restricted to those selected for oral presentation. There is no registration […]

    Free
    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Online

    Presentation by Thomas Kruijer of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Katie Goss of University of New Mexico: Interpreting lunar zircon chronology at the nano-scale. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE […]

    — NASA History Office,
    Online

    David DeVorkin of the National Air and Space Museum discusses the life of George Robert Carruthers, PhD, from DeVorkin's new biography, From the Laboratory to the Moon: The Quiet Genius of George R. Carruthers. Carruthers (1939-2020) invented the gold-plated Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph that was the 1st astronomical instrument […]

    — United Launch Alliance (ULA),
    SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA) communications satellite to be launched to Geostationary Transfer Orbit; ViaSat-3 is a series of three Ka-band satellites; Hawai'i Time for launch 17:24-18:08.

    Thursday

    — Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS),
    Seattle WA, USA

    At the University of Washington.

    — Lunar Development Cooperative (LDC),
    Online

    Lunar Development Cooperative (LDC), New York City for-profit multinational public-private partnership proposed by Michael Castle-Miller, an attorney there, aims to enhance 1967 Outer Space Treaty by fostering egalitarian, peaceful and sustainable Moon economy; early investors can buy shares—starting at US$1—via global trading platform, be part of humanity’s lunar “holding company” […]

    $1
    — Rocket Lab,
    Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

    iQPS Launch 5, an Earth observation satellite with Synthetic aperture radar for Japan-based imaging company iQPS, to launch on "The Nation God Navigates" mission via Rocket Lab to low Earth orbit; estimated launch cost: $6,000,000; Hawai'i Time for launch Wed 11/5 @ 05:45.

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    28 Starlink satellites to LEO for space-based internet mega-constellation; Hawai'i time for launch 10:56-14:56; 1st stage will attempt to land - as it has done 7 times previously - on autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) named "Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY)".

    Friday

    — University of Central Florida,
    Orlando FL, USA

    Features Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director Janet Petro, with leaders, researchers and students discussing current innovation / research driving space science, exploration and industry. UCF Space Week includes Space Symposium as well as Nov 3-4 National Space Society's 9th Space Settlement Summit, and Nov 5-6 The Economist's 3rd Space Economy […]

    Free
    — The University of Washington,
    Spokane WA, USA

    Space Diplomacy Symposium 2025 Co-Sponsored by SPACE LDP (UW Law) and SPDR (UW JSIS). As the numbers and types of space actors increase, the importance of diplomacy will increase in maintaining cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the space domain. The aim of the annual Space Diplomacy Symposium (SDS) is to […]

    — MDA Space,
    Online

    MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) is expected to announce its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, ended September 30, 2025. MDA trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange, in the Eastern time zone.

    Saturday

    — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,
    Merritt Island FL, USA

    Be a Star for the Day! Get the VIP treatment at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! With this exclusive all-day tour, you are a star for the day. In an intimate, small-group setting, experience all the visitor complex has to offer with a knowledgeable space expert as your guide. Your exclusive tour includes: Admission and parking on the day of your VIP visit. […]

    — Maunakea Observatories, University of Hawai'i Institute of Astronomy, Maunakea Astronomy Outreach Committee (MKAOC),
    Kailua-Kona HI, USA

    KONA, HAWAI`I (October 23, 2025) – Learners of all ages are invited to Kona Commons Shopping Center in Kailua Kona on Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for an entertainment-filled day of astronomy and natural sciences. Sponsored by the Maunakea Astronomy Outreach Committee, this free, open-air event is an […]

    Sunday

    — Center For Inquiry (CFI),
    Worldwide

    Various science and astronomy-related events to be held worldwide, such as star parties, lectures and viewings of his show Cosmos. Sagan Day was created in 2009 to honor the birthdate of astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan.

    Monday

    — Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF),
    Online

    Online auction to raise scholarship funds, of items such as NASA Astronaut mementos. 99% / 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

    — Academy for the Relentless Exploration of Space (ARES),
    El Paso TX, USA

    Featuring astrogeology, Spaceport America tour, et al with Kirby Runyon and Mark Wagner.

    — Rocket Lab,
    Online

    Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), provider of launch services and space systems, will release its financial results for the 3rd quarter 2025 following the close of USA markets on Monday November 10, 2025. Rocket Lab will host a corresponding conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). […]

    — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)

    Long March 12 is medium-lift vehicle that uses propellant of kerosene and liquid oxygen, able to place 10,000kg in LEO and 6,000kg in SSO. This will be 3rd launch since 1st on Nov 30, 2024.

    Tuesday

    — Galactic Energy,
    Jiuquan Space Launch Center, China

    Solid-propellant launch vehicle of private aerospace company Galactic Energy of Beijing to provide low-cost commercial launches.

    — International Astronomical Union (IAU), University of Jordan,
    Amman, Jordan

    Held every 3 years under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), MEARIM brings together astronomers, space scientists, researchers, academics and policymakers with space agency and international scientific institution reps, to foster regional and global collaboration for astronomy and space sciences.

    Wednesday

    — University of Hawai’i at Mānoa,
    Honolulu HI, USA

    In-person, with oral presentations live-streamed for a remote audience. Focus on insights from orbital and in-situ missions, modeling, and experiments.​​​​​​​

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Online

    Presentation by Mousumi Roy of University of New Mexico: Diffusion / Exchange Driven Equilibration During Melt-Wallrock Interaction on the Moon. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and RASSLE (Research Activities Supporting Science […]

    — Lockheed Martin, SpaceNews,
    Online

    Guests: Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute Patrick Binning, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering Todd Stevens, Vice President, Strike, Deterrence & Missile Defense, Lockheed Martin Space Host: Sandra Erwin, Senior Staff Writer, SpaceNews

    Free
    — Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR),
    Greenbelt MD, USA

    Luncheon speaker is Kevin Kelly, Partner at Actum, to speak on Federal science and space budgets, policy and programs. Notice to furloughed government personnel: MSBR recognizes that at this time you are considered a private citizen, and we cordially invite you to attend the luncheon as our guest, at no […]

    — Firefly Aerospace,
    Online

    Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a space technology company, announced it will release its 3rd quarter 2025 financial results, for the period ended September 30, 2025, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, after market close. Its stock trades on the NASDAQ exchange, New York City, that closes at 4:00 PM. Firefly will […]

    Thursday

    — Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL),
    Online

    Workshop Co-Chairs Maria Banks, NASA Ryan Watkins, NASA Background, Motivation, and Purpose NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative allows rapid acquisition of lunar delivery services from American companies to deliver scientific, exploration, and technology payloads to the Moon’s surface and into lunar orbit. The CLPS model offers a unique opportunity […]

    — Intuitive Machines (IM),
    Online

    Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) will have a conference call before the market opens at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 13, to discuss 3rd Quarter financial results.

    — Virgin Galactic,
    Online

    Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) will hold a conference call at New York City market close. Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company that seeks to pioneer human spaceflight for private individuals, researchers and governments.

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-39A, Kennedy Space Center FL, USA

    29 satellites to LEO for Starlink. 1st Stage B1092 to land on ASOG drone ship after this 8th use.

    Friday

    — Zhenwei International Exhibition Group,
    Shenzhen, China

    At Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an); 400,000+ expected to attend. (CASC) is scheduled to unveil its commercial space tourism program. Event has an aerospace and space exhibition area. Last year's fair marked a shift from government-led to market-driven operations, becoming the first large-scale government exhibition to adopt a market-oriented […]

    — MDA Space,
    Online

    MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2025 financial results before market open on Friday, November 14, 2025. The management team of MDA Space will host a conference call and webcast to […]

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS FL, USA

    28 Starlink satellites; 1st stage B1078 to land on JRTI ocean barge after this 24th use.

    — CountFromAbove, European Space Agency (ESA),
    Bremen, Germany

    "From Idea to Startup in 54 Hours". At Digital Industry Hub Bremen, Konrad-Zuse-Straße 6a 28359 Bremen, Germany. Limited to 50 tickets except to watch the pitches on Sunday night. STARTUP STARTCAMP BREMEN SPACE is designed for those who are interested to (co-)start a SPACE, SPACE-ENABLED, or SPACE-RELATED startup: Transform a […]

    €5 – €100

    Saturday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) San Francisco Section,
    Mountain View CA, USA

    At Moffett Field Museum, which may be viewed before and after the banquet

    $20 – $40
    — Rocket Lab,
    SLC-2, Wallops Flight Facility WA, USA

    Sub-orbital launch under Rocket Lab’s Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) program. Wallops Flight Facility is on Wallops Island east of Virginia, United States, is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center and supports missions for NASA and other federal agencies.

    Sunday

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

    As USA and its international partners work toward Artemis 2 crewed mission around the Moon, Space Launch System and Artemis 1 mission is observed today for its successful uncrewed flight Nov 16 – Dec 11, 2022.

    — Comet Tempel-Tuttle (55P),
    Worldwide

    From Comet Tempel-Tuttle (55P) dust cloud, peak rate 15 per hour. Moon is 9% full.

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Sentinel-6B extends Sentinel series into a 4th decade of measuring sea levels to ~3cm for ~90% of world oceans and to ~10 years of recording atmospheric temperatures.

    Monday

    — United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA),
    Vienna, Austria

    Commercial Lunar Operators' Perspectives on the Safety and Sustainability of Lunar Activities; session titles include: Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resources, World Intellectual Property Organization Video, Lunar Surface Issues, Top 3 Priorities for Lunar Safety and Sustainability, others; at Vienna International Centre.

    — Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), Universities Space Research Association (USRA),
    Online

    Includes updates on Europa Clipper, JUICE, Juno, New Horizons, JAXA Mission to Saturn Workshop; Online only.

    Free
    — Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA), Airbus,
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    “Space” is one of 9 conference tracks. One speaker is Andreas Heitmann, Program Director, SpaceFounders, a space-tech accelerator, supporting 70+ startups from 20 countries that have collectively raised over €220 million.

    Tuesday

    — T-Minus Engineering B.V.,
    Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada

    Dutch company T-Minus Engineering aims for suborbital launch of Barracuda hypersonic test platform; launch window open November 18 daily through November 24.

    — International Astronomical Union (IAU),
    Online

    The Consultative Committee on Time & Frequency Task Group on Moon Timing is organizing an online workshop on the definition of Moon time, on November 18th, 2025, 13h-15 UTC. After this summer's discussions in La Plata we assume some of you could be interested in participating. You can register here: […]

    — Smarter Shows Ltd, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Italian Space Agency (ASI),
    Bremen, Germany

    Join over 10,000 professionals from the entire space supply chain. Meeting face-to-face plays a crucial role in propelling the space industry forward, and what better place to do it than at Europe's largest B2B space event. With over 900 exhibitors across five halls, connections aren't just possible, they're inevitable. Find […]

    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA),
    Cebu City, Philippines

    The APRSAF-31 will be held in Cebu City, Philippines on 18 November to 21 November 2025, under the theme “Empowering the Region through Space Ecosystems in Action”. APRSAF, as an open and flexible space forum for the Asia-Pacific region, consistently promotes international collaboration for the peaceful uses of space. In […]

    Wednesday

    — SpaceX,
    SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB CA, USA

    Launch window open 10:18-11:15 Pacific Time. Rideshare flight to sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of micro- and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers. Booster B1071 to land on OCISLY drone ship for 30th time.

    — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),
    Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island, China (19° N)

    Launch window open 21:00-21:17 China Time.

    — Beyond Earth Institute,
    Online

    11:00-12:30 EDT; In this special program, Beyond Earth President Steve Wolfe invites some of his space evangelist friends to join in a dialogue on answering the perennial question of why we go to space. At a moment when the space policy discourse is dominated by concerns for economic growth and […]

    — International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA Hawai'i),
    Online

    15:30-18:30 HST; Please RSVP to info@iloa.org to join the ILOA Galaxy Forum and learn more about Hawai'i lunar and space initiatives! At the Forum, ILOA Director Steve Durst will highlight the non-profit's lunar missions: the ILO-C which is a small camera launching aboard China's Chang'E-7 lander in August 2026 to […]

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Online

    11:00-12:00 MST; Presentation by Scott Eckley of NASA Johnson Space Center: Utilization of X-ray computed tomography during the preliminary examination of unopened Apollo drive tube samples 73001 and 73002. Join here: https://sservi.nasa.gov/casa-moon-seminar-series Hosted by CASA Moon, SSERVI, Institute of Meteoritics at UNM, University of New Mexico Grand Challenge, Lunar and […]

    — Foothill College, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute,
    Los Altos CA, USA

    Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Celebrating its 26th anniversary, Presents Dr. Alfonso Davila (NASA Ames Research Center) for a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: The Search for Life on Saturn’s, Intriguing Moon Enceladus Location: Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, Los Altos Free Admission In 2005, the Cassini spacecraft made a groundbreaking […]

    — Canadian Space Agency (CSA-ASC),
    Online

    Conducted in French. Students will vote to made critical decisions about a Moon mission. Developed in a collaboration among Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Canadian National Library and Archives, et al. Led by CSA Senior Scientist Caroline-Emmanuelle Morisset. Four 55-minute sessions available, 09:00 and 13:00 each day.

    — Novaspace,
    Bogotá, Colombia

    Latin America space event that gathers senior decision-makers from satellite companies. Organized by Novaspace, it serves as a platform for networking, business development and discussions on the future of the space industry in Latin America; at Hall 74 Event Center. 200+ attendees include 40+ executive-level speakers from 20+ countries Last […]

    €1200
    — Space Energy Insights, Space Frontier Foundation (SFF), Ilago,
    Mandelieu, Côte d'Azur, France

    Space Energy Insights, in partnership with Space Frontier Foundation, holds the world’s only conference dedicated to space-based solar power, uniting experts across energy, space, defense, policy, law, economics and beyond. At the Royal Aeronautical Society in London last year. This year’s theme is “Energy for Security”. Last year’s keynote talks, presentations and […]

    Thursday

    — SPACETIDE, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA),
    Cebu, Philippines

    Join “Space Industry Connect” Bridging the Asia-Pacific Space Ecosystem at APRSAF-31 in Cebu As a program partner, SPACETIDE is supporting the Space Industry Connect (SIC) business matching event as an official program of the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), taking place in Cebu, Philippines, on November 20, 2025. […]

    — Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL),
    Online

    We will take this hour to hear from speakers who would have given surface-power-related presentations at the Fall Meeting: William Smith (Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen) "Surviving the Lunar Night with PEM Fuel Cells” Vaibhav Bhosale (Georgia Institute of Technology) "Lighting Up the Moon: Scheduling Framework for Cislunar Space Solar […]

    — China National Space Administration (CNSA),
    China (Zhongguo)

    As China and international partners plan permanently occupied International Lunar Research Station and next-gen rockets for Solar System Complete exploration, observation of 1999 launch of Shenzhou-1, first experimental crewed spacecraft honored today.

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Surpassing another year of operations in space today, launched in 2004, Swift is observing gamma-ray bursts & their afterglows in gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, optical wavelengths from LEO.

    Friday

    Online

    Presented by Megan Watzke of Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, see <https://www.arcandwatzke.com/>; 19:00 Eastern Time (New York); free Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8952645644?pwd=ZmozcWFlK0JJSXJ2MGdWeEMxQTVEUT09&omn=83922057002 Meeting ID: 895 264 5644 Passcode: 634305 Host William Waller has Doc Waller's Earth and Space Report, a YouTube channel.

    Saturday

    — Innospace,
    Alcântara Space Center, Brazil

    Innospace of Korea to use 1st launch of HANBIT-Nano to send to SSO 5 satellites from Brazil space agency AEB / Brazil university / Grahaa Space of India, 3 payloads from AEB / Brazil company that will remain attached to rocket, and empty aluminum beverage can from Brewguru of Korea.

    Sunday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    Steve Frick, Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander (STS-122) and Pilot (STS-110), describes his route to become an astronaut and personal accounts and experiences with Q&A, Space Shuttle Atlantis® guided tour / pre-shows The Flight and Coming Home, Shuttle Launch Experience®; followed by self-tour of the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

    $206

    Monday

    — Ejtemaat Events, International Outer Space Association (INTOSPASS),
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

     In2Space brings together global and regional leaders from both traditional and new-space sectors alongside experts in ground-based satellite infrastructure. The conference will feature insightful presentations, interactive workshops and a dynamic exhibition floor highlighting the latest developments across the full satellite ecosystem. Features Sherif Sedky, CEO, Egyptian Space Agency, and Ali […]

    $200 – $1700

    Tuesday

    — American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Resources Technical Committee,
    Online

    Kathryn Hadler of European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) presents on In-Situ Resource Utilization, followed by Q&A. Will be recorded and later available at American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Resources Technical Committee YouTube Channel, @aiaaspaceresources4398

    Free

    Wednesday

    — Space Faculty, World Robot Olympiad, Aramco,
    Marina Bay Sands / Sands Expo and Convention Centre , Singapore

    Introducing youth to artificial intelligence, virtual reality, space, robotics. Includes WRO 2025: International Final events; follows regional robot competitions worldwide, for many ages and skill levels.

    Thursday

    — Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI),
    Naro Space Center, 34.43°N, Goheung, Korea

    Earth observation satellite to SSO for Korea Ministry of Science, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. In time zone UTC +9, launch is planned for window 12:54-13:14.

    — Roscosmos State Corporation,
    Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

    Will take crew to the International Space Station: cosmonauts Commander Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Oleg Platonov, and NASA Astronaut Christopher Williams (a medical physicist on his 1st space flight); from spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Hawaii Time for launch is Nov 26, 21:26.

    Friday

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex FL, USA

    Includes: Private bus tour behind NASA’s gates, making stops at iconic Kennedy Space Center landmarks. Pending spaceflight operations stops may include outside the Vehicle Assembly Building and panoramic views of Launch Complex 39’s Pads A and B. Plus, the tour will drive by the astronaut crew quarters. Personal guided tours of the visitor complex’s iconic attractions, including the Rocket Garden, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® and […]

    $190
    — ʻImiloa Astronomy Center,
    Hilo HI, USA

    Black Hole Deep Dive with Astronomer in Residence Devin Chu and 2 other black hole programs, plus hands-on activities for all ages; 09:00-16:00; US$4.50-9.50 (50% off today)

    Saturday

    Mars Surface

    The northern hemisphere's autumn equinox on Mars marks the beginning of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere and coincides with the start of the planet's dust storm season. Unlike Earth, which has a nearly circular orbit, Mars' elliptical orbit causes its seasons to vary in length.

    — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
    Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

    Appearing at brightest magnitude 0.9, traveling from SW to E, Hubble Space Telescope will appear over Hawaiian Islands from 18:56:02 to 19:03:04 HST.