World Space Week 2026 is observed from October 4-10 under the theme 'Rocket Revolution'. Know its history, significance, spacefaring nations and India’s Gaganyaan mission.

World Space Week runs Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, bringing space-themed events to more than 100 countries. (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Today, more than 80 countries have successfully placed satellites in orbit, while people from more than 50 countries have travelled to space.

World Space Week will be celebrated from October 4 to October 10, 2026, under the theme 'Rocket Revolution'. This theme emphasizes the transformation in the rocket launch industry and the rising accessibility to space.

Florida's Kennedy Space Center will mark World Space Week with a Friday, Oct. 9 event at its Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit.

From the PSLV to the powerful LVM3, India's launch vehicles have evolved dramatically over decades. Here's how ISRO developed the rocket technology that helped take India to the Moon.

World Space Week runs through Saturday. Google Doodle is celebrating the largest space event in the world with science and tech-themed doodles.

Iran is currently developing a new generation of satellites which will provide higher-resolution images of Earth. This development comes as part of Tehran's push to increase its role in space.According to Hassan Salarieh,

Houston — World Space Week Association announced today that Tory Bruno, President of National Security at Blue Origin, will serve as Honorary Chair of World Space Week 2027. “Tory Bruno is an outstanding choice to serve as Honorary Chair for World ...

Explore how World Space Week 2026 Google Doodle artwork spotlights the Carina Nebula and Rosebud Nebula images.

The World Space Week 2026 Timed Research quest is running throughout the World Space Week 2026 event in Pokémon Go. This means you have until 11:59pm (local time) on Saturday 10th October to both complete it and claim the rewards. Remember, any unclaimed rewards will vanish into the void.

Oct. 4-10 is World Space Week, created by the United Nations in 1999 to promote education, outreach on space science.