Join the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Math for Space Science Week 2025!
Main NASEM 2025 Space Science Week
The past year has been groundbreaking for space exploration. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant galaxy ever observed, Artemis II is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, and three U.S. commercial landers have touched down on the Moon. Beyond the Moon, space science discoveries are rewriting our understanding of the cosmos. These discoveries offer new insights into black holes, the structure of the universe, the Sun’s influence on our solar system, and our changing planet.
Explore these amazing developments and more by joining us at Space Science Week, happening from March 31 to April 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Here’s what’s in store:
Plenary Session: Tuesday, April 1 from 8:30am-5:30pm ET
Join leaders from NASA, ESA, and JAXA as they share insights into recent triumphs, upcoming missions, and emerging opportunities in space exploration. This is your chance to hear firsthand about the missions that are propelling humanity forward. Download the agenda here.
Public Lecture: Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30-7:30pm ET
Experience the fusion of art and science with physicist Kip Thorne and acclaimed artist Lia Halloran. Discover how the cosmos inspires artistic expression and how art can illuminate the wonders of the universe. Learn more and register here.
Committee Meetings: March 31-April 4
Engage with experts across seven Space Studies Board committees as they discuss a spectrum of space science topics. These sessions offer a deep dive into the current state and future directions of space science, from recent scientific discoveries and technological advancements to updates from federal agencies and the commercial space flight industry.
Meeting times vary from committee to committee. Committee meeting agendas are available for download on their respective webpages:
- Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA)
- Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science (CAPS)
- Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space (CBPSS)
- Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (CESAS)
- Committee on Solar and Space Physics (CSSP)
- Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP)
- Committee on Radio Frequencies (CORF)
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping the future of space exploration. Register now to join us for a week of inspiration and discovery!
*Registration is required for in-person attendance. Online attendees do not need to register and can access webcast information for all open sessions on the Space Science Week event page.
The Warped Side of Our Universe: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Science with Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran
Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30pm ET—in person and online
Join us for a special evening event featuring a conversation between physicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran focusing on their project “The Warped Side of Our Universe: An Odyssey Through Black Holes, Wormholes, Time Travel, and Gravitational Waves”.
This engaging dialogue will blend Kip’s scientific insights with Lia’s artistic interpretations, using poetry and paintings to make complex astrophysical concepts more accessible. Their work delves into profound questions about the universe’s origins and the nature of time and space.
About Space Science Week
Space Science Week is organized by the National Academies’ Space Studies Board. Learn more about our recent reports, ongoing studies, and upcoming events on our website.
