The Planetary Society is pleased to announce that Mark Gelfand is the first recipient of the C. Wallace Hooser Award for Visionary Philanthropy.

The Planetary Society is pleased to announce that Mark Gelfand is the first recipient of the C. Wallace Hooser Award for Visionary Philanthropy.

On April 5, 2025, The Planetary Society presented Taner Halicioglu with the C. Wallace Hooser Award for Visionary Philanthropy during our 45th anniversary gala celebration.

On April 5, 2025, The Planetary Society presented Taner Halicioglu with the C. Wallace Hooser Award for Visionary Philanthropy during our 45th anniversary gala celebration.

The C. Wallace Hooser Philanthropy Award honors those who show exceptional generosity and civic responsibility in supporting space science and exploration. Named for longtime Planetary Society Board Member C. Wallace Hooser, it recognizes individuals or organizations who inspire others through leadership, service, and dedication to our mission.

The C. Wallace Hooser Philanthropy Award honors those who show exceptional generosity and civic responsibility in supporting space science and exploration. Named for longtime Planetary Society Board Member C. Wallace Hooser, it recognizes individuals or organizations who inspire others through leadership, service, and dedication to our mission.

Most of the Solar System’s volcanoes are dead — but not all of them. NASA’s budget is still in trouble, but people are speaking up.

The Planetary Society is proud to announce the newest recipient of the Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science, author Dava Sobel.

The Sun’s activity is peaking, while NASA’s budget is facing historic lows.