Upcoming Space Calendar 2026
Track space launches, eclipses, astronomy events and mission dates with visuals and countdowns.
1Falcon 9 Block 5 | Crew-13SpaceFalcon 9 Block 5 | Crew-13October 1, 2026SpaceX Crew-13 is the thirteenth crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
2SpaceX Crew-13 Crew Dragon DockingSpaceSpaceX Crew-13 Crew Dragon DockingOctober 2, 2026The Crew-13 Crew Dragon will dock autonomously to the International Space Station, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station.
19H3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)SpaceH3-24 | Martian Moon eXplorer (MMX)October 19, 2026MMX is a Japanese scientific mission to land on Phobos, one of the two moons of Mars, to collect samples before bringing them back to Earth. The mission includes a small French/German rover to explore the surface of Phobos.
21Orionids Meteor Shower PeakSpaceOrionids Meteor Shower PeakOctober 21, 2026The Orionids meteor shower peaks as Earth passes through debris left by Halley’s Comet.
31Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35SpaceFalcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35October 31, 202635th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station operated by SpaceX. The flight will be conducted under the second Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Cargo Dragon 2 brings supplies and payloads, including critical materials to directly support science and research investigations that occur onboard the orbiting laboratory.