Chang'E-6 mission is commemorated, having landed on this day in 2024, and returning the first-ever samples from the lunar farside to Earth.
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Mission to save NASA Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory for another ~22 years by Katalyst LINK craft boosting Swift low Earth orbit from ~400 km to ~600 km. L-1011 Stargazer aircraft to carry Pegasus XL rocket to altitude ~12,000 meters over open ocean; after release, rocket free-falls 5 seconds then ignites […] From Orion and Artemis Mission parachute systems to deployable decelerators and / or aerocapture, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics teams with Royal Aeronautical Society to provide this venue for collaboration and innovation. RAS located at 4 Hamilton Place, London. |
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Expecting 300 exhibitors from 25 countries. At CSIR International Convention Centre. Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience. The conference will bring together the international community, space agencies, industry, government, academia and NGOs, and representatives of non-space sectors involved in the climate change debate. All will converge in Kigali, Rwanda to present results, exchange ideas, debate roadmaps and discuss the future […] Expecting 300 exhibitors, 500 companies, 25 countries, 3,000 B2B (business to business) meetings |
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Today marks 4th full year / starts 5th year of continuous Human occupation of TSS; Shenzhou 14 three-member crew launched on this day in 2022, beginning occupation. |
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10-week paid summer academy for analytical and laboratory skills in planetary sample science. At LPI, near NASA Johnson. |
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We are delighted to invite you to the Canadian Astronomical Society's Annual General Meeting, CASCA 2026: MIL-ion Futures of Astrophysics, taking place from June 9-11, 2026 at the Université de Montréal's Campus MIL—a vibrant research hub at the crossroads of Montréal's scientific and cultural life. This flagship event will gather more than 300 astronomers, […] |
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NASA, Cal-tech high-energy astrophysics satellite surpasses another year in space, having launched on this day in 2012. |
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New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible the beginning of the month and year may be delayed. |
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Meeting is dedicated entirely to the latest developments in all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science related themes. The conference will highlight particular areas of promising technological development, and support the unifying themes of all Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science. Don't miss the unique workshop, "Shaping Future Eco-Friendly Habitats for Mars […] |
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NASA spacecraft reaches 17 full years / enters 18th year in Moon orbit today; launched Jun 18, 2009, arrived at Moon 5 days later. |
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Theme is Pioneering Innovations in Space Technology: India’s Journey towards Global Partnerships; key topics include entrepreneurship, legal aspects, lunar exploration. 850+ participants expected from 36+ countries, for 215+ speakers in 44+ sessions. At Le Meridien.
$100 – $275
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NASA ARTEMIS P1 craft surpasses another year in lunar orbit since 2011; it was 1 of 5 satellites launched 2007 to study Earth magnetosphere. |
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NET Q3 — Under US$77.5M NASA CLPS contract, IM 3rd mission using Nova-C, to Reiner Gamma ‘lunar swirl’ 7.5°N, 59.0°W with 4 NASA payloads: Lunar Vertex, CADRE, MoonLIGHT retroreflector, LUSEM; various private payloads. Astrobotic Griffin to attempt Nobile Crater / Moon South Pole landing with Astrolab FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover; originally slated to carry with NASA Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER). JAXA Hayabusa 2 mission to flyby S-type asteroid 98943 Torifune this month and rendezvous with asteroid 1998 KY26 in 2031, after returning samples from (162173) Ryugu to Earth in 2020. |
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China asteroid sample return mission, to arrive at Kamo’oalewa today to collect at least 100 grams via anchoring-drilling, hover-sampling and touch-and-go techniques; planned to depart Apr 24, 2027 and return to Earth Nov 29, 2027. |
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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 looks towards the next 50 years of publishing-broadcasting from Earth, the surface of the Moon, and perhaps far beyond with its affiliated International Lunar Observatory Association and other enterprises. Those in fields of chemistry, biology, planetary science and astrophysics are invited to explore the origins of life and habitability on Earth and beyond. The program will feature the latest discoveries in prebiotic chemistry, the evolution of early life, and habitability across the Solar System and exoplanets, as well as […] |