World Space Week
World Space Week, 4 to 10 October, celebrates the benefits of space science and technology and inspires students to explore it.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1999
About the day
The UN General Assembly declared the week in December 1999. The dates mark the launch of Sputnik 1 on 4 October 1957 and the Outer Space Treaty coming into force on 10 October 1967.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4 to 10 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 4 to 10 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 4 to 10 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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