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Jilin 1 Long March 11 Launch
A Chinese Long March 11 rocket will launch two hyperspectral imaging satellites for Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. Launch time: TBD
Find out more »Microsat-R & Kalamsat PSLV Launch
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), designated PSLV-C44, will launch the Microsat-R imaging satellite and the Kalamsat student payload into low Earth orbit. ISRO will debut a new version of the PSLV, named the PSLV-DL, with two strap-on solid rocket boosters. The fourth stage of the rocket carries the battery-powered Kalamsat student-built payload to demonstrate the use of the PSLV upper stage as a long-lived experiment platform. Launch time: 1:08 p.m. EST (1808 GMT)
Find out more »WGS 10 Delta 4 Launch
A United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket will launch the 10th Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft, formerly known as the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite. Built by Boeing, this geostationary communications spacecraft will serve U.S. military forces. The rocket will fly in the Medium+ (5,4) configuration with four solid rocket boosters. Launch window: Approx. 6:40-7:35 p.m. on 25th (Approx. 2340-0035 GMT on 25th/26th) Livestream: https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/delta-iv-nrol-71
Find out more »Chandrayaan 2 GSLV Mk. 3 Launch
India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk. 2 (GSLV Mk.2) will launch the Chandrayaan 2 mission, India’s second mission to the moon. Chandrayaan 2 will consist of an orbiter, lander and rover launched together into a high Earth orbit. The orbiter is designed to use on-board propulsion to reach the moon, then release the lander and rover. Launch window: TBD
Find out more »PRISMA Vega Launch
An Arianespace Vega rocket, designated VV13, will launch with the PRISMA satellite for the Italian space agency — ASI. PRISMA is an Earth observation satellite fitted with an innovative electro-optical instrument, combining a hyperspectral sensor with a medium-resolution panchromatic camera. The mission will support environmental monitoring and security applications. Launch date: TBD Launch time: TBD
Find out more »Dousti Safir Launch
An Iranian Safir rocket will launch the Dousti remote sensing satellite. Launch date: TBD Launch time: TBD
Find out more »Hellas-Sat 4/SaudiGeoSat 1 & GSAT 31 Ariane 5 Launch
Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, designated VA247, to launch the HellasSat 4/SaudiGeoSat 1 and GSAT 11 communications satellite. Built by Lockheed Martin, the Hellas-Sat 4/SaudiGeoSat 1 satellite will provide telecommunications and broadband services in Saudi Arabia, other parts of the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Hellas-Sat 4/SaudiGeoSat 1 is a joint mission between Hellas-Sat, a subsidiary of Arabsat based in Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. The GSAT 31 satellite, built…
Find out more »EgyptSat-A Soyuz Launch
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the EgyptSat-A Earth observation satellite. EgyptSat-A was built by RSC Energia for Egypt’s National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences. Launch time: 11:47 a.m. EST (1647 GMT)
Find out more »Crew Dragon Demo 1 Falcon 9 Launch
Illustration Credit: SpaceFlight Insider / Nathan Koca A Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) "full thrust" Falcon 9 rocket will launch the crewed variant of the Hawthorne, California-based aerospace firm's Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on an uncrewed test flight. The flight is slated to get underway from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Launch date: NET February 9, 2019 Launch window: Approx. 1600 GMT (11 a.m. EST)
Find out more »Exploring Mars – National Geographic Live! Series
Tickets: $20.00, $27.50, $36.50 and $45.00 Tobin Center Box Office, 210-223-8624 or online at https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2019-02/exploring-mars National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts are proud to announce “Exploring Mars” with Kobie Boykins, an engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As a dynamic young engineer, Kobie Boykins is on the front line of Mars exploration. Boykins designed the solar arrays that power the Mars exploration rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Landing on Mars on…
Find out more »SpaceX CRS 17 Falcon 9 Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 19th Dragon spacecraft mission on its 17th operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station. The flight is being conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Launch date: March 2019 Launch window: TBD
Find out more »Radarsat Constellation Mission Falcon 9 Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Radarsat Constellation Mission for the Canadian Space Agency and MDA. Consisting of three radar Earth observation spacecraft launching on a single rocket, the Radarsat Constellation Mission is the next in a series of Canadian Radarsat satellites supporting all-weather maritime surveillance, disaster management and ecosystem monitoring for the Canadian government and international users. Launch date: NET February 18, 2019 Launch time: TBD
Find out more »OneWeb 1 Soyuz Launch
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket, designated VS21, will launch on a mission from the Guiana Space Center in South America. The Soyuz will carry the first 10 satellites into orbit for OneWeb, which is developing a constellation of hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit for low-latency broadband communications. The Soyuz 2-1b (Soyuz ST-B) rocket will use a Fregat upper stage. Launch window: 4:37 p.m. EST (2137 GMT)
Find out more »Full Moon Hike – San Angelo SP
Under the illumination of the full moon we will hike to our day-use area. There we will look through a telescope focused on the moon for a more in depth look, take a constellation tour of the night sky, and then hike back with UV lights to find night animals. Important information for the Full Moon Hike: The hike will begin at 6 P.M. at the South side pavilion Please wear proper shoes (no sandals or open toe) and bring…
Find out more »Social Media Week Austin 2019 (SMWATX)
In its 3rd year, Social Media Week Austin (#SMWATX) brings together marketing, media and technology professionals with a curiosity and passion for new ideas, innovations and emerging trends in social media and digital marketing. This year, the global theme is “Stories” and will explore how the stories we tell have the ability to touch and inspire — and shake people to their cores. Join us as more than 100 speakers will take the stage to share ideas and actionable insights to advance your career and…
Find out more »2019 BrazCon Teen Comic Convention & Geek-fest!
A family friendly, FREE event for kids ages 10 - 18! BrazCon Teen Comic Convention & Geek-Fest is a celebration of graphic novels, comics, manga, and pop culture. We are planning a full day of sessions, workshops, gaming, crafting, cosplay, anime and a whole lot of fun. Activities are based on Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Dr. Who, Percy Jackson, Star Trek and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required (prop weapons will not be allowed). Food trucks and…
Find out more »Arabsat 6A Falcon Heavy Launch
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the Arabsat 6A communications satellite for Arabsat of Saudi Arabia. Arabsat 6A will provide Ku-band and Ka-band communications coverage over the Middle East and North Africa regions, as well as a footprint in South Africa. Launch date: Early 2019 Launch window: TBD
Find out more »PSN 6 & SpaceIL Lunar Lander Falcon 9 Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the PSN 6 communications satellite and SpaceIL’s Lunar Lander. Built by SSL and owned by Indonesia’s PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara, PSN 6 will provide voice and data communications, broadband Internet, and video distribution throughout the Indonesian archipelago. A privately-funded lunar lander developed by Israel’s SpaceIL will ride piggyback on this launch, along with several smaller payloads under a rideshare arrangement to geostationary transfer orbit provided by Spaceflight. Launch date: February 2019 Launch time:…
Find out more »EMISat PSLV Launch
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), designated PSLV-C45, will launch the EMISat satellite, reportedly an electronic intelligence-gathering spacecraft for the Indian government. Multiple secondary payloads from international customers will ride piggyback on this mission. Launch date: February 2019 Launch time: TBD
Find out more »ISS 58S Soyuz Launch
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the crewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station with members of the next Expedition crew. The capsule will remain at the station for about six months, providing an escape pod for the residents. Launch window: 7:42 p.m. EST on Feb. 28 (0042 GMT on March 1)
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