Space News
Save NASA Science returns to Capitol Hill
The 2026 Day of Action brought more than 130 space advocates from 34 states and the District of Columbia to the nation’s capital to advocate for space.
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Earth looks best when we explore the rest
Celebrate Earth Day by saving NASA Science.
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The FY 2027 NASA budget request
An analysis of the latest President's Budget Request for NASA.
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How do things in space get their names?
From a lunar feature named after a loved one to a planet named after a god, traditions and rules guide how we name things in space.
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Triumph and turmoil
The successful conclusion to Artemis II; the threat of termination to many other missions.
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82 NASA missions at risk under new proposal
Proposed NASA cuts would reduce NASA’s workforce by thousands and cancel over 50 space missions.
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What a view!
Artemis II brings us amazing views of Earth, the Moon, and the Cosmos beyond.
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The best images from Artemis II
Our favorite images from humanity's return to the Moon.
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What is the skinny budget and what does it mean for NASA?
The White House Office of Management and Budget has released its budget for fiscal year 2027. Here's what it includes, and what it means for NASA.
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Big Moon mission, little space rocks
The Artemis II launch, and meteorites on Earth and the Moon.
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What's keeping the Artemis astronauts safe?
Though no spaceflight is without danger, Artemis II carries special risks.
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Artemis II blasts off, sending humans back to the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission has just launched people to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.
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Job opening: Senior Executive Assistant
The Planetary Society is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our Chief Executive Officer.
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On the launchpad
NASA launches a new plan, Artemis II returns to the launchpad, and a new rocket gets a launch with a view.
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3 charts that show how Artemis compares to Apollo
How do funding, workforce, and robotic lunar exploration compare between NASA's two lunar exploration programs?
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'Ignition': A new series of NASA initiatives
On March 24, 2026, NASA leadership detailed new plans for the agency, involving lunar missions, Mars, and more.
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Builders and boulders
Spacecraft are being built, and boulders are solving puzzles.
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2026 Member Roundtable Tour
Connect with Planetary Society CEO Jennifer Vaughn and Society members across the U.S., Canada, and the UK.
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Beyond the unknown: The coming Kuiper belt revolution
Discoveries about the worlds of the Kuiper belt could revolutionize our understanding of the Solar System and its ancient past.
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Meet Jennifer Vaughn
Planetary Society CEO Jennifer Vaughn answers questions about her history with the organization, her vision for its future, her love of space, and more.
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