London, Belfast, the Moon & Beyond: What June Has in Store for Space
As we approach the halfway mark of 2025, the space sector is buzzing with momentum. From lunar landings to launchpads, conference corridors to pub meetups — this is a season of movement, ideas, and cosmic ambition. Whether you’re grounded in London or tracking missions across the globe, here’s your one-stop round-up of what’s coming up.
🌍 SXSW London — Space: The Next Frontier
🗓 Monday 2 June | 📍 Shoreditch
I’m thrilled to be moderating the headline session Space: The Next Frontier at SXSW London, bringing together powerhouse founders:
- Bianca Cefalo (Space DOTS)
- Katie King (BioOrbit)
We’ll be exploring how space startups are tackling everything from biotech to Earth sustainability, and why the next generation of commercial space isn’t just about rockets — it’s about regeneration, data, and new frontiers of possibility. Come ready to be inspired and challenged.
🎓 Royal Society Conference — The UK’s Role in the Evolving Space Sector
🗓 Tuesday 3 June | 📍 London (In-person by invitation) & Livestream
The Royal Society is hosting a one-day conference focused on the future of the UK’s space sector, convening voices from academia, government, industry and beyond.
This event will:
- Explore the expanding role of space in our daily lives and economy
- Showcase emerging technologies and applications across sectors.
- Provide insight into the UK’s current and future role on the global space stage
🔗 Register to access the livestream: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2025/06/uk-space-sector-tof/
📩 To request an invitation for in-person attendance, email: industry@royalsociety.org
🎥 A recording will be available on the Royal Society YouTube channel post-event
🛰 ISAM UK Conference — Shaping the Future of Orbital Infrastructure
🗓 4–5 June | 📍 Belfast, Northern Ireland
It’s the second year of the UK’s dedicated event on In-Space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM), I’ll be presenting: “Shaping Space Policy: Academia’s Role Through the Space Academic Network (SPAN)”
This session explores how the Space Academic Network (SPAN) is amplifying the voice of UK academia in national space policy. This session will explore SPAN’s mission, its collaborations with Government and Industry, and the policy themes it’s tackling in 2025, from the space environment, space data and national space capability.
Join us for a briefing on upcoming SPAN papers and insights into the work of its Space Environmental Group, followed by an open Q&A. I am keen to connect with academics contributing to the policy and frameworks that will govern the in-orbit economy — from sustainability and orbital debris to future ISAM capability development.
Through SPAN, we’re connecting research with regulation.
🌕 iSpace Lunar Landing Attempt
🗓 Expected: 5/6 June | 📡 Lunar Surface
All eyes are on iSpace, the Japanese company making another bold attempt at a commercial Moon landing. Following lessons from their 2023 attempt, this mission aims to demonstrate the viability of private lunar logistics. If successful, it could mark a historic step in the future of Moon-based exploration and infrastructure. For the latest on the landing check out: https://ispace-inc.com/
👩🏾🚀 Axiom-4 Launch
🗓 Expected: 10th June | 📍 Cape Canaveral, Florida
Axiom Space is set to launch its fourth private crewed mission to the International Space Station, expanding the role of commercial astronauts and LEO research. This mission continues Axiom’s vision of building the next commercial space station and accelerating access to microgravity environments for science, exploration, and industry.
💡 London Tech Week — Space & Beyond
🗓 10–14 June | 📍 Olympia, and Across London
London Tech Week, has been in action for more than a decade and I have been attending from the start. I’ll be tuning into key conversations and contributing to the dialogue on how space tech intersects with broader innovation ecosystems. I just sa the announcement that Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang is opening on day one! Let’s connect if you’re there.
I wanted to highlight a session on dual-use with Space Forge’s CEO and Co-founder, Joshua Western.
🍻 London Space Network — June Edition — wrapping up London Tech week and launching into SGUK
🗓 Friday 13 June | 📍 Limited places left
We’re back with a special edition of the London Space Network, in partnership with SGAC UK and Naaut, and proudly sponsored by Skyrora. This edition kicks off the Space Generation Advisory Council UK Conference weekend and brings together early career professionals, startups, industry leaders, and space enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time — this is your chance to meet, mingle, and talk all things space in a relaxed, inclusive setting. Come join us! There are limited places yet, sign up here: https://lu.ma/sik8k3hn
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🚀 TL;DR — June Is Space Season
With missions to the Moon, keynotes in London, and policy shaping in Belfast, this is an energising moment for the UK and global space community.
I’ll be live at many of these events — moderating, speaking, or cheering from the front row. Let’s link up, share ideas, and build the future of space together.
— Nush Sharma
Founder, Naaut | SPAN | Co-Founder, London Space Network
Future 50 | UK Space Voice
