The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 5–9 October 2026 — marking the first time in history that the event will be hosted in Türkiye. Proudly organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), this year’s edition of the IAC is hosted by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and […]
The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences will meet in-person October 6-8, 2026.
This course provides an overview of international policies, standards and methodologies used to implement planetary protection measures in space missions. It includes discussions on compliance to UN Outer Space Treaty requiring space explorations to avoid harmful contamination of celestial bodies (including the Moon) and adverse changes in the environment of Earth (as a result of […]
Another Earth could be out there. How do we find it? Join Dr. Jessie Christiansen, Chief Scientist of the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, for “The Search for Earth 2.0: Why We Think It Exists, and How We’re Going to Find It.” Explore the surprising worlds we’ve already discovered—and the ambitious telescope plans that could help […]
