{"id":155669,"date":"2026-10-01T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=155669"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:33:56","slug":"your-guide-to-ucf-space-week-2026-discovery-connection-and-spaceu-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/your-guide-to-ucf-space-week-2026-discovery-connection-and-spaceu-pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to UCF Space Week 2026: Discovery, Connection and SpaceU Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Landing humans on the moon was just a dream when UCF was founded in 1963. But we dared to believe \u2014 developing the talent and inventing the technologies to make it reality. That same spirit still drives us today.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We are <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/space\/\"><em>America\u2019s Space University<\/em><\/a><em>. And we celebrate UCF Space Week to honor our origin as we dare to build what\u2019s next.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<section class=\"ucf-section ucf-section-space-week \" style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bg-inverse text-inverse\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row no-gutters\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-background-container h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/09\/2608-BNR-Today-Story-Promo-Space-Week-Image-810x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"UCF student adjusts equipment on a large telescope at night, surrounded by cables and machinery, with a starry sky in the background.\" class=\"w-100\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"UCF student adjusts equipment on a large telescope at night, surrounded by cables and machinery, with a starry sky in the background.\" class=\"w-100 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/09\/2608-BNR-Today-Story-Promo-Space-Week-Image-810x400-1.jpg\"><br>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-background-container h-100 d-flex flex-column align-items-center justify-content-center text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/09\/2608-BNR-Today-Story-Promo-Space-Week-BG-800x400-1.jpg\" alt class=\" media-background object-fit-cover\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt class=\" media-background object-fit-cover lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/09\/2608-BNR-Today-Story-Promo-Space-Week-BG-800x400-1.jpg\">\n<div class=\"w-75 mx-auto pt-3\">\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/09\/2608-BNR-Today-Story-Promo-Space-Week-Lockup.png\" alt=\"UCF Space Week Oct. 25-30, 2026\" class=\"w-100\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"UCF Space Week Oct. 25-30, 2026\" class=\"w-100 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/09\/2608-BNR-Today-Story-Promo-Space-Week-Lockup.png\">\n<p class=\"text-center pt-4 line-height-1 font-size-sm\">Where Global Leaders Unite to Forge the Future of Space<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<hr>\n<p>What will astronauts eat on Mars? How have books and movies fueled our fascination with space? And how much space pride can we pack into Acrisure Bounce House?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a whole week to explore the answers.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning Oct. 25, the second annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/spaceweek\/\">UCF Space Week<\/a> puts the university&#8217;s founding mission in the spotlight: advancing the United States\u2019 space program and preparing the people who\u2019ll take it further. Today, that work spans labs, classrooms and industries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/research\/\">driving discovery<\/a> and supporting Florida\u2019s growing space economy.<strong> UCF Space Week brings that industry connection to campus<\/strong>, welcoming global space leaders, researchers, students, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/partnerships\/\">partners<\/a> and fans for a celebration of ideas and discovery.<\/p>\n<p>Explore ideas for life beyond Earth, revisit the curiosity and bold determination behind historic achievements and join traditions that bring UCF\u2019s space legacy to life, culminating in the UCF football team&#8217;s 10th annual Space Game.<\/p>\n<p>Cue up the <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/0Zd4Miuqfp4U4KjuzznGc8?si=xVL0uxmqR2GhU4PVVMkEkA\">space-themed Spotify playlist<\/a> curated by UCF Libraries faculty, sta\ufb00 and students, then make room on your calendar to experience UCF Space Week 2026.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-155687 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage.jpeg\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-360x240.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-155687 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage-360x240.jpeg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-25_industry-events-collage.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Space Industry Events<\/h2>\n<h3>Sunday, Oct. 25<\/h3>\n<p><strong>National Space Society Space Settlement Summit<\/strong><br>\nRunning through Monday, Oct. 26, this two-day summit explores the challenges and innovations shaping lunar settlement and exploration. Hosted in partnership with the National Space Society, it features technical panels, visionary talks and networking opportunities centered on the moon and cislunar space.<\/p>\n<h3>Monday, Oct. 26<\/h3>\n<p><strong>UCF Innovate Day<\/strong><br>\nThe inaugural UCF Innovate Day showcases how UCF transforms research into real-world impact through entrepreneurship, technology commercialization and strategic partnerships. Explore breakthrough ideas, hear pitches from emerging innovators and connect with industry leaders helping shape the future of innovation in Central Florida and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuesday, Oct. 27<\/h3>\n<p><strong>SpaceU Symposium<\/strong><br>\nLeaders, researchers and students from across Florida will discuss the latest innovations and research driving the future of space science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UCF SpaceU Awards Dinner<\/strong><br>\nThe university\u2019s second annual SpaceU Awards Dinner will recognize excellence and innovation within the UCF space ecosystem, including key partners, industry leaders, and outstanding faculty and students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Economist\u2019s 4th Annual Space Economy Summit<\/strong><br>\nThe fourth annual Space Economy Summit brings the space sector together with the industries it\u2019s beginning to reshape. Over two days, senior leaders from business, government, and investment will examine how space-enabled tools can solve problems on Earth, what customers need before they adopt them, and how partnerships can move promising technologies from impressive pilots to everyday use.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-155686 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2.jpeg\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-360x240.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-155686 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2-360x240.jpeg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/10\/UCF-Space-Week-Collage2.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Community Events<\/h2>\n<h3>Monday, Oct. 26<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Space in the Popular Imagination<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | 1\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Explore how literature and film have imagined the cosmos \u2014 and our place in it \u2014 during a panel spanning literature and film from the early 20th century to today.<\/p>\n<p>Moderated by UCF Associate Librarian <strong>Michael Furlong \u201922EdD<\/strong>, the discussion features Michael Taylor, writer and emeritus faculty member in UCF\u2019s School of Data, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences; Barry Sandler, screenwriter, filmmaker and associate professor in UCF\u2019s Nicholson School of Communication and Media; and Adrienne Dove, planetary scientist, professor and chair of UCF\u2019s Department of Physics and co-host of the Walkabout the Galaxy podcast. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.libcal.com\/calendar\/ucf-libraries-events\/fall-2026-space-in-the-popular-imagination\">library&#8217;s event page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knights Under the Stars: Full Moon Observation<\/strong><br>\nRobinson Observatory | 7:30\u20139 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a space enthusiast or simply curious, join an evening of <a href=\"https:\/\/planets.ucf.edu\/observatory\/\">lunar observation at Robinson Observatory<\/a> and share in the excitement of a fully illuminated moon.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuesday, Oct. 27<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Movie Night: <em>Starman<\/em> (2025)<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | 5\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Are we alone in the universe? NASA robotics engineer and best-selling science fiction author Gentry Lee has spent a lifetime wondering. This documentary follows his search for answers and the conclusion he reaches at age 82. Learn more about the film and watch its trailer on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.libcal.com\/event\/17410837\">library\u2019s event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Wednesday, Oct. 28<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mars to Table: Feeding the Future of Human Space Exploration<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | 1:30\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Join UCF Associate Professor <strong>Amy Gregory \u201911PhD <\/strong>and Chef Cesar Rivera-Cruzado from <a href=\"https:\/\/hospitality.ucf.edu\/\">UCF\u2019s Rosen College of Hospitality Management<\/a> as they showcase the university\u2019s Closed-Loop Culinary Ecosystem, a Mars food system that brings together food production, culinary experience, behavioral health and crew performance. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.libcal.com\/event\/17410850\">library&#8217;s event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Thursday, Oct. 29<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Movie Night: <em>Hidden Figures<\/em> (2016)<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | 5\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Behind a milestone in American spaceflight were brilliant mathematicians. <em>Hidden Figures<\/em> tells the story of three Black women at NASA whose work played a pivotal role in sending astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Learn more about the film on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.libcal.com\/event\/17410893\">library\u2019s event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SpaceU Drone Show<\/strong><br>\nMemory Mall | 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Gather on Memory Mall as synchronized drones illuminate the night in a display celebrating UCF\u2019s space legacy and spirit of discovery. Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/partnerships\/\">Pegasus Partner<\/a> BNY, the show brings the campus community together for an evening of wonder and SpaceU pride.<\/p>\n<h3>Friday, Oct. 30<\/h3>\n<p><strong>UCF Space Hospitality Student Challenge<\/strong><br>\nUCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management &#8211; Disney Dining Room | 9 a.m.\u201312 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>What will dinner, sleep and an unforgettable guest experience look like in orbit? Discover how UCF students envision the answers at the <a href=\"https:\/\/hospitality.ucf.edu\/space-hospitality-student-challenge\/\">Space Hospitality Student Challenge<\/a>\u2019s Final Pitch Day.<\/p>\n<p>The event caps Rosen College\u2019s inaugural eight-week competition challenging students across disciplines to make life in space more habitable. Hear a keynote address and industry panel, watch the top three teams pitch their concepts to industry judges and explore more student ideas at a poster showcase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UCF Space Game: Knights vs. Baylor<\/strong><br>\nAcrisure Bounce House | 7:30\u201311 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>UCF Football takes on Baylor in the 10th annual Space Game, concluding Space Week with a tradition that turns our space legacy into a stadium-wide celebration. Since its debut in 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/ucfknights.com\/ucf-space-game-history\">the Space Game has honored UCF\u2019s origin as America&#8217;s Space University<\/a>. Building the anticipation is the reveal of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/first-look-ucf-2026-space-game-uniforms\/\">2026 UCF Space Game uniform<\/a>, which honors NASA\u2019s earliest missions and brings SpaceU\u2019s legacy to life on the field. Cheer on our football team in the stadium or tune in on ESPN. For the latest updates, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ucfknights.com\/sports\/football\">ucfknights.com\/sports\/football<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Explore All Week<\/h2>\n<p>These weeklong exhibits and activities offer more ways to connect with UCF\u2019s space story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Orbit to Archives Exhibit<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | Fourth-Floor gallery<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Special Collections &amp; University Archives exhibit for a look at UCF\u2019s space heritage and history behind the SpaceU identity we celebrate today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SpaceU: A Universe of Possibilities Exhibit<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | Second-Floor Gallery Wall<\/p>\n<p>Check out the curiosity driving UCF forward. This exhibit highlights some of the many projects UCF faculty and students are working on, offering a glimpse of the ideas taking shape across America\u2019s Space University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Space Out in the Digital Exploration Center<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library | Digital Exploration Center, Immersion Studio<\/p>\n<p>Step into the Immersion Studio for space-themed meditative experiences designed to help students relax and recharge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Space Movies Social Media Bracket Challenge<\/strong><br>\nWhich space movie deserves the top spot? Put your favorite films in the running in an interactive social media bracket challenge. Follow along as contenders compete for the title of best space movie and find out if your pick goes the distance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the Hidden Citronaut<\/strong><br>\nJohn C. Hitt Library<\/p>\n<p>Set out on a self-paced scavenger hunt to find the hidden Citronaut as you explore library spaces and uncover fun SpaceU facts along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From industry summits and moon gazing to a spectacular drone show and the 10th annual Space Game, experience a week of events celebrating UCF\u2019s space origin and the people and discoveries moving it 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