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.

From internationally collaborative missions to crowdfunding for space tech, when we work together we can make great things happen.

A look at some of the agencies that make space science and exploration possible.

Japan's national agency to explore the Universe and build infrastructure in space.

The space agency of the United States of America.

The international space agency helping European countries work together.

Russia's public organization for space projects and exploration.

India's national space agency and burgeoning planetary explorer.

China's national space agency and operator of its planetary exploration programs.

The Parker Solar Probe comes closer to the Sun than ever before, and two icy bodies cozy up after an impact.

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The Planetary Society is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial and human resource functions for the organization, set financial policy and direction, and serve as an active participant in and driver of the organization’s overall strategy.

Perseverance makes it to the Jezero Crater rim, and we’re antsy to start another year of space exploration.

Space missions, rocket launches, and celestial events are coming our way in 2025.

Catch this once-in-a-lifetime comet over the next few weeks.

Hubble, Chandra, OPAL, and XXM-Newton are all celebrating milestones by sharing amazing images and discoveries.

A spacecraft trying to land on the Moon will carry PlanetVac, the lunar dustbuster that could change how we explore other worlds.

The sights of space from the past 12 months.

Searching for ET and encouraging young minds.

New discoveries underscore why we must keep exploring the red planet.