Conference

Space Science Week 2026

March 23 - 27, 2026

Upcoming

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Each year, Space Science Week brings together leaders across the space science disciplines to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of the field from a variety of perspectives, from planetary protection to astrophysics to Earth science and applications from space. Join us for Space Science Week 2026 from March 23 to 27.

Plenary Session: Tuesday, March 24 from 10 AM – 6 PM ET

Leaders from NASA and other federal agencies, as well as international representatives from ESA, NSSC, ITLO, and JAXA will share insights into recent triumphs, upcoming missions, and emerging opportunities in space exploration. This session will provide an opportunity to hear firsthand the incredible work propelling humanity forward. View the Plenary agenda here.

Joint Session of CBPSS and CSSP: Wednesday, March 25 from 9 AM – 12 PM ET

What promising new approaches does AI hold for space science? This interactive joint session of CBPSS and CSSP will include a presentation on the possibilities of AI for space science, followed by in-person breakout groups where participants will share ideas and experiences. View the CBPSS Agenda, including the Joint Session, here.

Public Lecture: Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM ET
An Instrument Nature Can Play:
Data, Sound, and the Work of Imagination in Science

Jewel, Prof. Greg Niemeyer, and Dr. Chelle Gentemann

Scientific breakthroughs rarely start with answers. They start when we imagine things we can't yet see. In this keynote, join singer Jewel as she shares her latest work and how her collaboration with NASA's data and use of open science come together to show how creativity helps people connect more deeply to their environment by making science more visible, tangible, and participatory. Click Here for More information on the Keynote Public Lecture.

For more detailed information on each of the discipline committee meetings, view the individual committees' websites:

Materials

SSW 2026 Plenary Agenda - Public

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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