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A potential extinction-level event?

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 10:00
An edited interview transcript between The Planetary Society’s Chief of Space Policy Casey Dreier, Director of Government Relations Jack Kiraly, and Planetary Radio host Sarah Al-Ahmed about reports that the White House is considering a 25% cut to NASA’s topline budget in 2026, including a 50% cut to the Science Mission Directorate.
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The search for America’s Favorite Teacher has begun

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 16:31
If you're an educator who goes above and beyond for your students, this is your chance to be recognized.
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Space for everyone

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
Reflecting on the last strategic era, and on to the next.
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A new look for The Planetary Report

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
How an iconic magazine gets a makeover.
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Are we alone in the universe? AI may help us find out

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
A Planetary Society-funded project uses machine learning to search for intelligent alien life.
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EELS and the future of exploration

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
How artificial intelligence could traverse other worlds
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Exploration on autopilot

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
The future of AI in space.
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Computing in space exploration history

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
Before artificial intelligence, there was human ingenuity.
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Advocating for planetary exploration on Capitol Hill

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:20
How The Planetary Society helped bring Venus and Moon scientists to fight for missions on Capitol Hill.
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Good lunar morning

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 10:30
Sunrise on the Moon kicks off Blue Ghost’s mission, including sampling lunar regolith with a technology supported by Planetary Society members and donors.
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Color me impressed!

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 10:30
Colors can provide all kinds of clues in our efforts to unravel the mysteries of the Cosmos.
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Your space trivia

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 10:32
Member-submitted trivia questions and their answers.
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Proving resilience

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 10:30
Two missions approach the Moon, NASA dodges layoffs, and an artist captures the spirit of resilience.
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How The Planetary Society's grassroots movement shapes the future of space

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 03:00
With wide-reaching support, we're speaking up for space missions and sharing our love of space.
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Planetary Valentines

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 10:30
Space gets lovey-dovey this week with heart-shaped features, kisses blown on the solar wind, and reasons you should fall for fungi.
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How space explorers could grow habitats from fungus

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 10:30
A NASA-funded project is exploring the possibility of using mycelium — the root-like structure in fungi — to grow habitats on the Moon or Mars.
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Cosmic Shores Gala

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 12:31
All members of The Planetary Society are cordially invited to its 45th anniversary celebration at the Cosmic Shores Gala.
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Kiss kiss kaboom!

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:30
Some impacts are violent and powerful. Others are more like a kiss.
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Fighting for VIPER on Capitol Hill

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:30
Two planetary scientists share their story of meeting with members of Congress to speak up for the VIPER lunar mission.
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Timeless collections

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 10:30
From galaxies to stamps to asteroid samples, some collections never go out of style.
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