Ohio Space Week - September 14-19, 2026
Ohio has been at the forefront of aerospace innovation for generations, from the Wright brothers’ first flight to pioneering advancements in space exploration. Ohio Space Week celebrates the state’s deep-rooted contributions to the aeronautics and space industries, highlighting the people, institutions, and businesses that continue to shape the future of flight and exploration. Throughout the week, events will showcase how space technology impacts everything from national security to transportation and scientific discovery. Students, professionals, and space enthusiasts can engage in hands-on activities, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Join us to celebrate Ohio’s aerospace legacy, past, present, and future!
AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium
September 15-16, 2026
Cleveland State University
The American Astronautical Society’s Glenn Space Technology Symposium is a conference of top industry leaders, professionals, and students featuring timely conversations focusing on the technological developments that propel us into the future of space exploration. Enjoy and engage in discussions on a variety of topics including propulsion, power, technological innovation, workforce development, and more. Keynote speakers will expand on the current state and future of the aerospace industry, and valuable networking opportunities are built in throughout the event. Join your fellow astronautic and aeronautic colleagues and connect with the people advancing the industry.
Ohio Space Forum
September 17, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
From research to orbit, Ohio accelerates what's next. Across our state, groundbreaking ideas move from the laboratory to real-world applications that advance space exploration and commercialization. With world-class research institutions, NASA assets, innovative companies, and a highly skilled workforce, Ohio is helping develop, test, and manufacture the technologies that will power the next generation of missions and discoveries.
What you’ll walk away with:
Insights from industry leaders and subject matter experts on the critical issues driving the future of space, including hard-tech startup growth, space health and human performance, lunar energy solutions, space policy, and workforce development for emerging nuclear space technologies.
NASA Discovery Days at Great Lakes Science Center
September 18-19, 2026
Blast off into the future of space exploration and become part of the Artemis Generation at NASA Discovery Days, an interactive, free event featuring the incredible teams from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland!
Dive into humanity’s journey back to the Moon and beyond as you explore how Glenn’s experts in power, propulsion, communications, and materials are helping NASA build the foundation for astronauts to travel farther than ever before. Explore how Ohioans power missions like Artemis II — NASA’s first crewed trip around the Moon in more than 50 years — and pave the way for the first astronauts of this generation to walk on the lunar surface, establish a sustained presence, and eventually travel to Mars.
Attendees will step into the shoes of NASA explorers with:
• Experiential exhibits that bring the Artemis story to life — from details on the Orion spacecraft to the powerful SLS (Space Launch System) rocket
• Hands-on simulations that let visitors soar through space using virtual and augmented reality
• Opportunities to meet real NASA engineers, scientists, and communicators who help make deep space missions possible
• Examples of how aeronautics and space innovations are improving everyday life on Earth
• Inspiring conversations about how you can help shape the next giant leap
NASA Discovery Days is designed to bring the excitement of space exploration straight to you. Come spark your curiosity, discover new possibilities, and see how NASA is building a future where today’s students become tomorrow’s lunar explorers.
Because the Artemis Generation isn’t just watching history happen — they’re making it.
Free Field Trip Opportunity
Are you an educator who'd like to bring your school to NASA Discovery Days on Friday, September 18? Advanced registration is required. Please complete the form here to begin the registration process.
