Update, December 20:  The Cygnus departure has been delayed one day to December 22 at 8:05 am ET. NASA TV coverage begins 7:45 am ET.  NASA did not say so, but the SpX-29 departure was delayed until tonight at 9:05 pm (December 20), which may have contributed to the decision to delay this one so …

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December 25, 2023 is a federal holiday, Christmas Day, and federal government offices will be closed.

Update, December 27:  The SpaceX website has refined the launch time for tomorrow, December 28, which now is targeted for 8:07 pm ET. A backup opportunity is at 8:06 pm ET on December 29. SpaceX's webcast begins 15 minutes before launch on X @SpaceX.  Although SpaceX said earlier (see below) the launch window was open …

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Janary 1, 2024, New Year's Day, is a U.S. Federal Holiday and government offices will be closed.

NASA will hold a science briefing in advance of the launch of Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which is part of the NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.  Peregrine will deliver science payloads to the lunar surface for NASA as well as payloads for non-NASA customers. A full list is on Astrobotic's website.  The launch …

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The Mitchell Institute will hold the next webinar in the Schriever Spacepower Series on January 5, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET. The speaker is U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber and Nuclear. She will be interviewed by Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Explorer Chair of the Mitchell …

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NASA will hold a "lunar delivery readiness" media telecon in advance of the launch of Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which is part of the NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.  Peregrine will deliver science payloads to the lunar surface for NASA as well as payloads for non-NASA customers. A full list is on Astrobotic's …

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NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) will meet January 6-7, 2024 in conjunction with the American Astronomical Society's winter meeting in New Orleans, LA. A virtual option is available for registered participants. The in-person meeting is at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel. The agenda is posted.  ExoPAG meets in open session on January …

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The American Astronomical Society (AAS) will hold its annual winter meeting from January 7-11, 2024 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. More information is on the event's website.

The NASA Program Analysis Groups (PAGs) for the astrophysics division will meet in conjunction with the American Astronomical Society winter meeting in New Orleans, LA. The Exoplanet Exploration PAG (ExoPAG) will meet by itself January 6-7, but on January 7 from 3:00-5:00 pm CENTRAL time (4:00-6:00 pm Eastern) will be joined by the other two …

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Update, December 28:  NASA will hold two pre-launch briefings on January 4 and January 5 to discuss the NASA payloads on Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander.  NASA will provide live launch coverage beginning at 1:30 am ET on January 8. Update, December 19:  Astrobotic says that if the launch is on January 8, the Peregrine lunar …

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AIAA's 2024 SciTech Forum will take place January 8-12, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL. The theme is "Outside In: Expand the Boundaries." There is no virtual option. More information is on the event's website.

The Senate will convene for legislative business for the 2nd session of the 118th Congress on January 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET. The 2nd session officially convenes on January 3, but the Senate will meet only in pro forma sessions until January 8. The Second Session of the 118th Congress will convene on Wednesday, …

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NASA will hold a media telecon on January 9, 2024 at 1:30 pm ET to provide an update on the Artemis moon missions.  Audio will be livestreamed on the agency's website. Participants are: Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator Jim Free, NASA Associate Administrator Cathy Koerner, NASA Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) …

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The U.S. House of Representatives will convene for legislative business for the 2nd session of the 118th Congress on January 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm ET to establish a quorum.

ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher will hold the traditional ESA Director General's Annual Press Briefing on January 11, 2024 at ESA Headquarters in Paris, FR at 10:00 am Central European Time (4:00 am Eastern Standard Time). The event will air on ESA Web TV. ESA is usually quite prompt in posting replays of its press …

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Axiom Space will hold a virtual pre-launch briefing on January 11, 2024 at 11:00 am ET for the launch of Ax-3 to the International Space Station. The launch is targeted for January 17 at 5:11 pm ET. This is Axiom's third private astronaut mission to the ISS  If they launch on schedule, they will dock …

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The Space Transportation Association (STA) will hold a reception on Capitol Hill with Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK), chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, on January 11, 2024.  STA events are by invitation only. Contact STA for more information.

The Arizona State University (ASU) Interplanetary Initiative Space Futures Convening will take place at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, AZ from January 12-14, 2024. More information is on the event's website.

NASA and NOAA will announce the 2023 Global Temperatures and Climate Conditions on January 12, 2024 at 11:00 am ET. NASA will stream audio of the media telecon on NASA TV. Participants are: Kate Calvin, chief scientist and senior climate advisor, NASA Headquarters Gavin Schmidt, director, NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies Sarah Kapnick, chief …

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