ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT THE FLORIDA SPACE INSTITUTE
The Florida Space Institute (FSI) is dedicated to being involved in our local and greater communities. We put on many activities and events throughout the year that are open to the public. We encourage you to come participate and root yourself within the wonders of Space.
RECENT NEWS & EVENTS
As part of Space Week we are excited to host the 3rd SpaceU Symposium at America’s Space University which will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The event will bring together space leaders, researchers, and students from across Florida, presenting the latest innovations and research, building in-state collaborations and partnerships, and highlighting our specialized facilities. SpaceUS3 will feature research posters, student clubs, degree programs, internship and scholarship opportunities, jobs, and more. In partnership with NASA, and industry, Florida research universities drive the future of space science and exploration to foster a prosperous space economy. Registration closes September 15th.
Learn more about SpaceUS3: SpaceU Symposium | University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL
Learn more about SpaceU Space Week 2026: Space Week 2026 | Live from America’s Space University
Previous Events
Couldn’t be with us at our past events? No need to worry. At Florida Space Institute, we archive all our previous event materials so you can see what we’ve been up too. Explore our previous events below.
SEE OUR IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF SPACE
UCF’s Exolith Lab was featured on FOX 13 News for developing realistic lunar soil simulant used to test rover mobility, traction and construction methods needed for future Moon bases. The coverage highlights how this research allows scientists and engineers to prepare equipment for the Moon’s harsh environment on Earth, positioning UCF and Central Florida at the forefront of the technologies required to build and sustain a long-term human presence on the lunar surface.
SPACE WEEK | 2025 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
The Florida Space Institute was proud to convene the 2nd SpaceU Symposium at UCF on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The event brought together space leaders, researchers, and students from across Florida, presented the latest innovations and research, built in-state collaborations and partnerships, and highlighted our specialized facilities. The Space Showcase featured research posters, student clubs, degree programs, internship and scholarship opportunities, jobs, and more. In partnership with NASA, Florida research universities drove the future of space science, exploration, and industry to foster a prosperous space economy.
2025 LUNABOTICS COMPETITION
The Florida Space Institute was proud to host the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Qualification Challenge from May 15–18 at the Exolith Lab®. The NASA Lunabotics Challenge was a cutting-edge event that brought together talented university teams from across the country to develop and deploy robots capable of utilizing lunar regolith in a simulated lunar environment.
2024 NOT SO SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT
The Florida Space Institute, alongside The University of Central Florida hosted The Not So Solar Eclipse Event, in which students and local community members gathered at UCF’s Reflection Pond to witness the most recent solar eclipse wash over the Orlando Area. This was one of the Florida Space Institute’s biggest event turn outs, garnering over 3000 in person attendees!
SPRING AND FALL SEMINAR SERIES
Every year, we gather scientists, researchers, and speakers stretching from Florida Space Institute, to Universities and Institutions around the country to give educational talks about a vast area of topics.
During these sessions, our speaker answers questions, and gives their expertise on their area of research. To view our collection of seminar talks from the past year, follow the link below.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ARCHIVE
Interested in seeing all that we’ve done throughout the years in the news, events, and other activities? Follow the link below to access our archives