Field Safety Best Practices Workshop in conjunction with 2025 NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF2025).
The NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) seeks solutions to complex Earth Science problems using transformative or unconventional computing technologies such as quantum computing, quantum machine learning, neuromorphic computing, or in-memory computing.
Four satellites of CO3D to 3D map Earth; MicroCarb to map sources and sinks of CO2.
With special session on geology, geochemistry and geophysics of the Moon titled Surface Science and Exploration of the Moon and Airless Planetary Bodies with an Impetus to Recent Missions (PS-24).
Pairing Europa Clipper science team members with undergraduate students for 10-week internship (intern stipend US$12,000).
At Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center.
Announced via email: There will be an updated website soon to reflect the intention of an online-only version of cancelled ISS R&D Conference for presentation of 250+ submitted abstracts.
India Space Research Organization to Launch PSLV Mk 2 / NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) from 2nd Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Center, India; joint-developed dual-frequency radar to SSO.
Being hosted by International Astronautical Federation, Space Industry Association of Australia, Australian Space Agency, New South Wales Government -- Submissions are Due for Late Breaking News presentation to be held Oct 3 at 76th International Astronautical Congress with theme Sustainable Space – Resilient Earth.
Nominations due for 5th annual T. S Kelso Award for contributions to space safety and protection of the space environment.
Dragon spacecraft headed to ISS with Crew 11 Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Edward “Mike” Fincke, Cosmonaut Oleg Vladimirovich Platonov, JAXA Astronaut Kimiya Yui.
ESA Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) expected to perform flyby of Venus this month, arriving at Jupiter in 2031.
6th IPM for users / developers of instrumentation onboard planetary missions; at University of Colorado Boulder.
Space U for ages 11-14, and 15-18; learning opportunities tied to NASA missions including space habitats, thermal protection systems, rocketry, robotics.
At National University of La Plata.
NASA craft reaches 14 full years in space today, having launched in 2011 and reaching Jupiter on July 4, 2016; one-way transmission signal to Earth is 48 minutes.
NASA Curiosity (Mars Science Laboratory) rover surpasses another full year of operations on Mars surface today; launched Nov 26, 2011 – landed Aug 5, 2012 (Pacific Daylight Time).
At Southwest Research Institute.
At Hyatt Regency.
For those working or studying in any NASA Science Mission Directorate discipline who would like to submit a NASA space mission proposal.
NASA craft surpasses another full year in space today, having launched Aug 12, 2018; probe came within ~6.16M km of the Sun on Dec 24, 2024 which is ~7 times closer than any prior spacecraft, traveling faster than any other human-made object at ~692,000 km/hr.
Theoretical and hands-on planetary sample analysis.
GIS software training emphasizing terrestrial planets and icy satellite surface research.
Featuring the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence.
With representatives from Mankins Space Tech and The Aerospace Corporation
Abstracts due for 2nd Lunar Polar Volatiles Conference, being held Nov 12-14 in Honolulu HI; includes special session on Artemis missions.
Nominations due for AIAA 2026 Premier and Technical Awards, being presented at AIAA Awards Gala April 29, 2026.
Registrations and grant requests due for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Winter School, being held Jan 25-30, 2026
Registration: This meeting will NOT require advance registration, however you need to be a member of LOGIC to receive the Zoom details. Please sign-up to become a member of LOGIC at https://logic.jhuapl.edu/Sign-Up/ and be sure to select to be added the "general" email list. Zoom Details: Zoom details will be […]
India orbiter surpasses another full year in lunar polar orbit since reaching the Moon in 2019; Chandrayaan-2 lander and rover were unsuccessful in lunar landing.
Features James “J.J.” Shaw of Amazon’s Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS)
Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and Pragyan rover celebrated today after successfully landing on Moon in 2023; marking India as the 4th country to land on Moon, and 1st near the Moon South Pole.
Biological research satellite to LEO.
Presented by Robert Mueller of NASA Kennedy Swamp Works
Abstracts due for 6th annual Cislunar Security Conference 2025, being held Dec 2-4 in Laurel MD, USA.
NASA spacecraft surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2012; adding to the understanding of Earth radiation belt environment and its variability.
Tent-camp by Falcon 9 rocket or Independence shuttle replica; STEM activities.
Community event of astronomy activities at North Aʻohōkū Place facilities
Uncrewed Sierra Space ~9-meter-long space plane first attempt to deliver ~3,500kg of cargo to ISS, whose Astronauts will use Canadarm2 to grapple and dock it.
Education conference for teachers of astronomy, a separate subject in the mandatory curriculum of Thai schools.
The Lunar Maintenance and Repair Workshop aims to explore the critical role of maintenance and repair (M&R) in sustaining lunar infrastructure, such as lunar lander and rovers, while drawing lessons from extreme terrestrial environments. The workshop will cover various M&R technologies, the design of maintainable systems, logistics and actionable practices […]
Also features a ceremony for the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA).
Award Applications Due: Eugene M. Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award --- US$3,000 award winner announced at annual GSA conference being held Oct 19-22.
Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), studying galactic plasma, surpasses another full year in space today at ~550-km LEO, having launched 2023.
Includes session TP11, Lunar Space Environment.
Ohio Space Week including Glenn Space Technology Symposium: Accelerating Aerospace Innovation and NASA Discovery Days.
RSVP DUE: Briefings for media representatives on Artemis II mission; to be held Sep 23-24 at NASA Johnson Space Center; 16:00 CDT.
Mentoring and networking on space careers for young professionals and students.
Topics include Lessons from BepiColombo and On-Orbit Operations.
2nd gathering to foster collaboration on study of the planet.
Discussing binary and multiple systems among the NEO, Hungaria, main-belt, Trojan, Centaur and TNO populations.
Expecting 1400+ from 60+ countries; includes Space Innovation Summit on Sep 17; at Hôtel du Collectionneur or online.
Discussion of NASA extraterrestrial materials collections, including samples collected by Mars 2020, presentations on geological context and specific science hypotheses testable on these samples. Also, updates from NASA HQ, reports on the collections, sample return activities in progress and planned, advanced curation methods, NASA funding / facilities and data archiving. […]
Expected speakers include: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, VA-10 – House Cmte on Space, Science, and Technology Monica Gorman, Area Vice President, Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association (GESTA) – Union representing Goddard technical civil servants Colette Delwalla, Executive Director, Stand Up For Science Dr. Mollie Manier, National Institutes of Health, signer […]
To highlight importance of international cooperation for sustainable utilization of lunar resources; contact gegsla@moonvillageassociation.org.
At Salle Cassini.
At Wailea Beach Resort, US$950-1,795 and virtual $195-495.
NASA craft to perform Jupiter flyby during Perijove 76, its 76th close flyby of Jupiter and 75th science flyby with instruments turned on – to be last flyby of planet before controlled impact into Jupiter clouds.
Satellites for space-based Internet service
Satellites for space-based Internet service
Join the Beyond Earth Institute for a conversation about the critical challenge of food production in space. This webinar will examine the current gaps in space-based food systems, the specific needs of planned missions, and how these fit into the broader Moon to Mars Strategy. We’ll explore: What food production systems […]
Jose Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut with an extraordinary, only-in-America story, will visit UND on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The campus community is invited to join him for a guided conversation that afternoon as part of the Hilyard Center’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hernandez will be at the Memorial Union […]
Topic: Dust and Environments
An uncrewed mission using the RSS H.G. Wells capsule, this is the 35th flight for the New Shepard program, taking 40+ scientific and research payloads, including 24 experiments from NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge and payloads for JHU-APL, Oklahoma State U, U of Florida, Carthage College, U of Central Florida, Teledyne, […]
"Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry" and the CLD Directive are more than policy updates—they're potential game-changers for how business gets done in low Earth orbit. But what do they actually mean for companies, investors, and innovators working in this space? Key discussion points will include: How these changes […]
Dr. David Livingston in Las Vegas NV hosts Dean Cheng online.
Last of a series of lectures. All members of OSMED (Organization for Space Medicine, Engineering and Design) are welcome to attend. Membership: US$50-250.
Satellites for space-based Internet service
NASA Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft surpasses another full year of operations in Mars orbit after insertion on this day 2014; continuing to study upper atmosphere.
In-person course ahead of ESMATS2025 Conference; Instructor: Bill Purdy, US$795-895.
After evaluating more than 8,000 applications, NASA will debut its 2025 class of astronaut candidates. Live event for the 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates and preview Artemis II Moon Mission, 12:30 EDT.
Conference Call via Webcast
The Sun rises exactly in east traveling through sky for 12 hours, sets exactly in west; every place on Earth experiences a ~12-hour day, 18:19 UTC (08:19 HST).
2 satellites for NASA Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe to analyze solar wind, Carruthers Geocorona Observatory; NOAA Space Weather Follow On L1.
This year’s conference will be held in beautiful Barcelona, Spain from September 23 – 25, 2025, at the magnificent UNESCO campus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB, (The Autonomous University of Barcelona). The conference will bring together researchers, engineers, and experts in academia, industry, space agencies, and regulatory organizations around the […]
NASA to preview Artemis II Moon Mission 11:00 EDT . News conference on the science and technology of Artemis II mission starts at 13:00. Artemis II slated for no later than April 2026. The test flight, a launch of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, will send NASA […]
Design, development, testing, production and in-flight experience of spacecraft and payloads.
News conference with the Artemis II astronauts 10:00 EDT.
The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is the annual meeting of the Space Generation Advisory Council always held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) at the same hosting country. Every year, the SGC event receives about 150 outstanding students and young professionals who share a passion for space. Through […]
Registration is due 19 Sep for this online event. LSIC Surface Power Capability Area will host their annual virtual workshop! This year's workshop is entitled "Lunar Power Applications at Varying Scales". Participants will examine applications on the lunar surface for power at low (~1 kW), medium (10s kW), and high […]
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation presents a Live Chat with veteran NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on Thursday, September 25th at 1:00 PM ET for students in 3rd-12th grades and their educators/parents/guardians. This Live Chat series is presented in the memory of Scott Carpenter, one of the original Mercury Seven Astronauts and a […]
On April 19, 2021, Ingenuity became the first helicopter to fly on Mars at Jezero Crater, completing a total of 72 flights by the end of its mission. The success of Ingenuity resulted in various research efforts to further explore Mars via vertical flight, including two optimized Ingenuity-sized helicopters proposed […]
Abstracts due for 2025 LSIC Fall Meeting to be held Nov 5-6 at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta GA, USA
Astronomical societies, planetariums, museums and observatories sponsor public viewing sessions, presentations and workshops.
During this prototype R&D period, the Forum aims to verify the scientific objectives of the payload and ground testing operations for the Chang'E-8 lunar mission and to facilitate the exchange between the payload researchers and scientists. Co-organized by Institute of Optoelectronics and the Chinese Academy of Sciences and its National […]
IAF Adjacent Event; for business discussions re space, technology, etc., followed by Five Nations Partner Forum and Welcome Reception.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory surpasses another full year in space today, launched 2015.
Advancing Spaceport Development and Operations through Global Collaboration Following the success of the inaugural International Spaceport Meeting in Milan, co-hosted by the Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA), we are proud to present the second GSA International Spaceport Forum—this time in Sydney, Australia, on the eve of the 2025 International Astronautical Congress. The first […]
Pair of smallsats intended for Mars orbit to measure interaction of magnetosphere and solar wind.
The Solar System in Context Toward an interconnected perspective on the formation and evolution of the Solar System, exoplanetary systems, and their stars. Main Topics Disks, Stellar Evolution, Planet-Star Connections, (Exo)Planets, Planetary Demographics, Habitability, Planet Formation, Migration, & Evolution, Rocky Small Bodies, (Exo)Moons, Active Asteroids & (Exo)Comets, Interstellar Objects, Instrumentation & […]
Over 100 law schools from five global regions participate, held concurrently with 76th IAC.
Expecting 4,500+ delegates; Jeff Bezos to be given World Space Award.
Sub-orbital launch under Rocket Lab Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) program for USA government payload. Estimated launch cost: US$6,000,000.
ROSES-25 A.10 INNOVATE Preproposal Conference September 30, at 2 pm Eastern Time. ROSES-2025 A.10 INNOVATE solicits proposals to rapidly advance the use of satellite observations of Earth to efficiently support the U.S. economy, national security, and other applications relevant to NASA's Earth Science to Action Strategy. This opportunity is open to […]
Evening Town Hall meeting of the Los Angeles Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; with Jonathan Arenberg, Northrop Grumman Fellow and Chief Mission Architect for Science and Robotic Exploration, Fellow of the International Optics and Photonics Society, SPIE, and an Associate Fellow of AIAA; Moderator is Jeff […]
US$1,000,000 award; astrophysics categories include planetary science, 9 others.
Nationwide celebrations and educational events occur to observe NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) first business day as newly-formed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on this day in 1958.
The 3rd of 3 launches for Amazon Kuiper low Earth orbit satellite internet constellation.
All ages welcome! Come and join your colleagues and friends in the aerospace profession in a relaxed atmosphere. Network over a pitcher of beer and schnitzel. AIAA-SF will provide the first round of drinks and appetizers. Let's exchange ideas, and talk about what everybody is doing, and what's happening in Aerospace. […]
Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the 1st planetarium.
Another batch of 28 satellites for SpaceX Starlink internet communications mega-constellation.
For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best time due to shallow angle of sunlight that illuminates details.
IAC Adjacent Event; includes live demo of lunar habitat construction; at University of New South Wales Kensington
48-hour hackathon in French and English for space enthusiasts, programmers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and students; 2800+ local events and online
Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.
2nd annual ROBOPALOOZA.space festival will take place at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), feature Student and Business Innovation Pitch Battles, IEEE Telepresence Competition with US$5,000 prize that was won last year by team from Perth. Theme: SPACE + ROBOTS + ROCK N' ROLL
To facilitate meetings between individuals and their elected officials to push back against proposed cuts to NASA science funding in FY 2026; at United States Capitol Building. Preparation on Oct 5; meetings on Oct 6.
2nd international conference on astronomy in culture, astrochemistry, astrobiology, astrogeology, archaeoastronomy.
Another batch of satellites for Starlink space-based Internet service.
Purpose and Scope This hybrid workshop will feature invited and contributed presentations aimed at studies of returned samples from Bennu (OSIRIS-REx mission) and Ryugu (Hayabusa2 mission), and perspectives on future asteroidal sample return. In the past five years, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and JAXA’s Hayabusa2 missions have made history by returning the […]
What it'll cover: Context of Space Frontier Foundation Policy Work DC Insider Situation Report Moderated Q&A From the SFF Outreach Email: D.C. continues to be our nation’s capital of chaos and confusion… but with change comes opportunities to reform and advance our nation’s space agenda. Over eight months into the […]
Appearing when Earth passes through the tail of Comet 21P / Giacobini-Zinner, the comet was a perihelion in 2025; speculation has arisen this may be a year with peak yielding many hundreds per hour. However, the Full Moon the day prior may compromise viewing. Most years show 10-20 per hour, […]
NS-36 is the 15th crewed flight for the New Shepard program. A landing back on the launch pad for the booster will be attempted.
From inflationary pressures and shifting interest rates to supply chain challenges and intensifying great-power competition, today’s macroeconomic and geopolitical forces are reshaping the future of space investment. For investors and businesses, navigating this environment means balancing capital market dynamics, technology cycles, and an increasingly complex landscape of export controls, trade […]
Presentation by Ann Ollila of Los Alamos National Laboratory: Advancing Spectroscopy Instrumentation for Planetary Exploration from the Subsurface to the Sky. 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 […]
Third of 3 launches for Amazon Kuiper LEO internet satellites; 24 satellites.
Citizen Scientists can now contribute to mapping areas of the Moon dominated by impact melt deposits in our NASA-funded project. There is no cost to participate: Press release: https://science.nasa.gov/get-involved/citizen-science/help-map-the-moons-molten-flows/ Click on "Lunar Melt:" https://mappers.psi.edu/ I will hold a half-hour informational session on this next Thursday, Oct. 9 at 1 pm […]
8A is capable of taking 7,000kg to orbit, including and SSO with altitude 700km, using a liquid oxygen / liquid hydrogen 2nd stage. Wenchang is China's southernmost spaceport, selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching […]
Dr. David Livingston in Las Vegas NV hosts Procure Space ETF CEO Andrew Chanin.
At University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), College of Engineering Building Speaker sessions, panels, roundtables, debate, networking Subjects: safety, technology, business, infrastructure, legal, legislation Chair: Oscar Garcia, Chair and CEO, InterFlight Global Corporation and FastForward Group Host Midland Air and Spaceport is called "The world's first airline and spaceport complex." […]
At the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), the largest site of the ESA, is a weekend celebration with theme Living in Space that also includes the Orionids Meteor Shower, a celebration of half a century for ESA, and is part of World Space Week.
Sending satellites to LEO for Starlink space-based Internet system.
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
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.
First solar observatory for China known as CHASE or Xihe / 羲和 surpasses another full year in space since launching on this day via Long March 2D in 2021.
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.
Topic: Lunar Testing
Earth-imaging synthetic aperture radar satellite to LEO for Synspective, a Japan company.
