Space News

Are we there yet?

Planetary Society News - Fri, 12/20/2024 - 10:30
Perseverance makes it to the Jezero Crater rim, and we’re antsy to start another year of space exploration.
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Calendar of space events 2025

Planetary Society News - Fri, 12/20/2024 - 09:30
Space missions, rocket launches, and celestial events are coming our way in 2025.
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How to spot Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS)

Planetary Society News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 12:44
Catch this once-in-a-lifetime comet over the next few weeks.
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Anniversaries abound

Planetary Society News - Fri, 12/13/2024 - 10:30
Hubble, Chandra, OPAL, and XXM-Newton are all celebrating milestones by sharing amazing images and discoveries.
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Tech funded by Planetary Society launches to the Moon next month

Planetary Society News - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 03:00
A spacecraft trying to land on the Moon will carry PlanetVac, the lunar dustbuster that could change how we explore other worlds.
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The year in pictures

Planetary Society News - Mon, 12/09/2024 - 10:01
The sights of space from the past 12 months.
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Your impact: December solstice 2024

Planetary Society News - Mon, 12/09/2024 - 10:01
Searching for ET and encouraging young minds.
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Mars’ enduring role in the search for life

Planetary Society News - Mon, 12/09/2024 - 10:01
New discoveries underscore why we must keep exploring the red planet.
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Best in show

Planetary Society News - Fri, 12/06/2024 - 10:30
The winners of the Best of 2024 are here! Plus, look back on two years of sharing space over the radiowaves and help pick a new name for a quasi-moon.
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Who is Jared Isaacman, Trump’s proposed NASA Administrator?

Planetary Society News - Thu, 12/05/2024 - 15:30
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the next NASA Administrator, marking the first concrete space policy decision of the second Trump administration.
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The best of 2024

Planetary Society News - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 10:30
The winners of our annual campaign to pick the best of the best from the last year of space exploration.k
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Twister, but make it magnetic

Planetary Society News - Fri, 11/29/2024 - 10:30
A Jovian storm has its roots in a magnetic vortex, life finds a way into an asteroid sample, and more this week in space.
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2024 Impact Report

Planetary Society News - Fri, 11/22/2024 - 17:03
In 2024, The Planetary Society championed the importance of space science and exploration through our advocacy and policy work, education and outreach, science and technology, and global collaboration. Review the key moments and achievements that defined our year with the support of our members in our annual impact report.
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Gazing off into space

Planetary Society News - Fri, 11/22/2024 - 10:30
Turn your gaze to the heavens and you’ll find planets, stars, galaxies, and perhaps a new passion.
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The best gifts for people who love space

Planetary Society News - Thu, 11/21/2024 - 14:41
From books to games to apparel and more, this collection of gift ideas (including some that don't cost a dime!) is perfect for anyone who loves space.
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A beginner’s guide to stargazing

Planetary Society News - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 10:00
It only takes a few basic tips to start exploring the night sky.
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Ripples and rivers

Planetary Society News - Fri, 11/15/2024 - 10:30
Liquids do all kinds of interesting things on planetary surfaces, from creating rippled impact craters to streaming out from under carbon dioxide glaciers.
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What to watch for in a second Trump administration

Planetary Society News - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:00
Good for space, bad for NASA? Here's what to watch for as NASA enters into Trump's second term.
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Streaks and highlights

Planetary Society News - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:30
It’s been a great year for space exploration. Now you get to pick the highlights.
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Journeys worth making

Planetary Society News - Fri, 11/01/2024 - 10:30
Perseverance faces a hard climb, but New Horizons proves it’s worth going the distance.
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