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Proving resilience
Two missions approach the Moon, NASA dodges layoffs, and an artist captures the spirit of resilience.
Categories: Space News
How The Planetary Society's grassroots movement shapes the future of space
With wide-reaching support, we're speaking up for space missions and sharing our love of space.
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Planetary Valentines
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
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
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!
Some impacts are violent and powerful. Others are more like a kiss.
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Fighting for VIPER on Capitol Hill
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
From galaxies to stamps to asteroid samples, some collections never go out of style.
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Should you be worried about Asteroid 2024 YR4?
Experts weigh in about the recently discovered near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 that has about a 1% chance of impacting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.
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The Planetary Society’s role in real space missions
Since 1980, The Planetary Society has been active in over 20 space exploration missions, from leading public outreach efforts to funding the development of instruments.
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Peekaboo!
The Moon occults Mars, Gaia is done seeing stars, and The Planetary Society shares a vision for the next four years of space policy.
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Space Recommendations for the Second Trump Administration
The Trump Administration will inherit NASA at a crossroads. The Planetary Society recommends an unwavering commitment to exploration, science, and the unique contributions of the nation's public space program.
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Teamwork makes the dream work
From internationally collaborative missions to crowdfunding for space tech, when we work together we can make great things happen.
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Space Agencies
A look at some of the agencies that make space science and exploration possible.
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Japan's national agency to explore the Universe and build infrastructure in space.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The space agency of the United States of America.
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The European Space Agency (ESA)
The international space agency helping European countries work together.
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The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities
Russia's public organization for space projects and exploration.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
India's national space agency and burgeoning planetary explorer.
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