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World Space Week

Blast off into World Space Week with exciting events and activities that will take you out of this world! Explore the wonders of space and expand your horizon.

Sunday

4–10

October 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEOctober 4-10

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYTech

SUBCATEGORYInnovation

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to blast off into an out-of-this-world celebration on October 4 for World Space Week! This annual event commemorates the launch of the first human-made satellite, Sputnik 1, on October 4, 1957. Since then, space exploration and innovation have continued to amaze and inspire people all over the world. This week-long celebration is dedicated to promoting interest in space science and technology and encouraging global cooperation in advancing our understanding of the universe. So let's take a moment to appreciate the wonders of outer space and all that it has yet to offer us.

TIMELINE

World Space Week Timeline

Launch of Sputnik 1

The first human-made satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union, marking the beginning of space exploration.

First Man in Space

Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space aboard Vostok 1.

First Moon Landing

NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed the first two humans on the moon, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Final Apollo Mission

Apollo 17 marked the end of NASA's Apollo program, leaving Astronaut Eugene Cernan as the last human to have walked on the moon.

Inception of World Space Week

The United Nations declared World Space Week to be held October 4-10 each year, promoting global interest in space.

Private Space Exploration

SpaceX became the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft, Dragon, to the International Space Station.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate World Space Week

Host a stargazing party

Gather your friends and family and head to a dark, open space to gaze at the stars. Bring blankets, snacks, and a telescope if you have one to make it an even more memorable event.

WATCH

Watch a space-themed movie marathon

From classics like Star Wars and Apollo 13 to newer releases like The Martian and Interstellar, there are plenty of space-themed movies to choose from. Grab some popcorn and have a movie night in celebration of World Space Week.

VISIT

Visit a planetarium or space center

Take a trip to your local planetarium or space center to learn more about space exploration and the wonders of the universe. Many places offer special events and exhibits during World Space Week.

CREATE

Create space-themed crafts

Get creative and make some space-themed crafts, such as paper mache planets or a DIY solar system mobile. This is a great way to get the whole family involved in celebrating World Space Week.

ATTEND

Attend a lecture or workshop about space

Check your local community centers or universities for any lectures or workshops being offered during World Space Week. You could learn something new and expand your knowledge about space exploration and discoveries.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love World Space Week

It promotes international collaboration

World Space Week brings together people from all over the world who share a love for space exploration. It encourages collaboration between countries to further our understanding of the universe and presents opportunities for students and professionals alike to connect and exchange ideas.

It celebrates the wonders of space and astronomy

World Space Week is a time to appreciate and learn about the amazing universe we live in. From studying stars and galaxies to exploring planets and beyond - it's a week filled with interesting facts, discoveries, and mind-blowing images from space.

It inspires curiosity and imagination

Space has always fascinated humanity, whether it's through science fiction or real advances in technology. World Space Week encourages us to embrace our curiosity and imagination, and to think beyond what we know about the universe around us.

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