World Space Week 2026

WORLD SPACE WEEK 2026: ROCKET REVOLUTION World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events: The Launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957 and the signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies on October 10, 1967. World Space Week is celebrated in over 100 nations across the globe. Celebrate World Space Week at Eugene Science Center FREE solar viewing, meteorite demos, & meteorite talks FREE art projects & astronaut selfies 15% store discount on space-themed items $2 off Planetarium Shows (general admission) Sunday, October 4 11:00 – 12:30 Solar Viewing + Meteorite Demo (Free) 11am The Little Star That Could 12pm One World One Sky 1pm We Are Aliens 3pm Out There 4pm Phantom of the Universe Monday, October 5 Closed Tuesday, October 6 10:00 Walk the Planets w/ Live Planetarium Show $10 11:30am One World One Sky 12:30pm – 1:30pm Solar Viewing + Meteorite Demo (free) 2pm Live Show: Stargazing Tonight 3pm Out There 4pm Phantom of the Universe Wednesday, October 7 11am The Little Star that could 12pm One World One Sky 1pm Meteorite Talk (Free) 2pm Solar Viewing + Meteorites (free) 3pm We Are Stars 4pm Phantom of the Universe Thursday, October 8 10:00 Walk the Planets w/ Live Planetarium Show $10 11am The Little Star That Could 12pm Solar Viewing + Meteorites (free) 2pm We Are Stars 3pm Meteorite Talk (Free) 4pm Phantom of the Universe 5:30-7:30 Member Night Friday, October 9 11am The Little Star That Could 12pm One World One Sky 1pm Live Show: Our Cosmic Neighborhood 2pm We Are Aliens 3pm We Are Stars 4pm Phantom of the Universe Saturday, October 10 Closed for UO Home Football Game