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Europe goes to Mars
NASA and ESA have signed a partnership agreement to get the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover down to the surface of Mars, getting the mission back on track after geopolitical factors delayed it.
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The Planetary Society remembers Ed Stone
Edward C. Stone, Caltech's David Morrisroe Professor of Physics, Emeritus, passed away on June 9 at the age of 88. Stone was a prominent figure in space physics and planetary astronomy, where he led numerous space missions and significantly advanced the field. He was also a cherished friend of The Planetary Society.
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What DART has taught us so far
NASA's DART mission showed that if we detect a dangerous asteroid headed toward Earth, knocking it off course with a spacecraft is a potential option.
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Request for Proposals - Design Services for The Planetary Report
The Planetary Society is requesting proposals from individual contractors / organizations to provide design services to produce our quarterly space magazine.
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Meet the superlative exoplanets
Experience the most famous of our exoplanet friends!
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Your impact: June solstice 2024
Growing space salads and advocating for exploration
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The search for Earthlike worlds
Our understanding of exoplanets grows as more tools to peer into space come online.
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Happy little accidents
Sometimes science happens by accident. Other times, it goes exactly to plan.
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Old becomes new
A star will become visible in the night sky, and old data from Venus yield new discoveries.
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What are competed planetary missions?
A critical part of a balanced exploration program, competed missions are scientist-led projects that cost less and occur more frequently than large, flagship-class missions.
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How to see the nova (“new star”) in Corona Borealis
A giant stellar explosion is going to be visible from Earth. Here's how to see it.
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Mars rovers, helicopters, and sunsets
This week brings updates on the next missions to rove — and maybe even fly — over the surface of Mars.
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Earth’s quasi-moons, mini-moons, and ghost moons
They may not be real moons, but they're worth exploring and studying.
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A certain flair for solar activity
The Sun was in the spotlight this week, with a huge solar storm and the biggest solar flare in over a decade.
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What is the Outer Space Treaty?
An overview of one of international space law’s foundational documents.
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Can you imagine?
From visionary technologies to unusual planetary views, this week’s Downlink will challenge your imagination.
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Meet the Habitable Worlds Observatory, NASA’s life-seeking telescope
The observatory will directly image Earth-size exoplanets circling other stars.
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Wow! But also, yikes!
Photos and news from space to inspire, amaze, and even scare you a little.
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What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?
The words may be similar, but astronomy (a science) and astrology (a divinatory practice) are very different things.
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