Space News

Save NASA Science returns to Capitol Hill

Planetary Society News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:37
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

Planetary Society News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:30
Celebrate Earth Day by saving NASA Science.
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The FY 2027 NASA budget request

Planetary Society News - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 14:16
An analysis of the latest President's Budget Request for NASA.
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How do things in space get their names?

Planetary Society News - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:00
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

Planetary Society News - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:30
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

Planetary Society News - Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:00
Proposed NASA cuts would reduce NASA’s workforce by thousands and cancel over 50 space missions.
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What a view!

Planetary Society News - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 10:30
Artemis II brings us amazing views of Earth, the Moon, and the Cosmos beyond.
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The best images from Artemis II

Planetary Society News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:52
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?

Planetary Society News - Fri, 04/03/2026 - 11:57
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

Planetary Society News - Fri, 04/03/2026 - 10:30
The Artemis II launch, and meteorites on Earth and the Moon.
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What's keeping the Artemis astronauts safe?

Planetary Society News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:00
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

Planetary Society News - Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:14
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

Planetary Society News - Mon, 03/30/2026 - 19:26
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

Planetary Society News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 10:30
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

Planetary Society News - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 14:34
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

Planetary Society News - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 17:34
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

Planetary Society News - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:30
Spacecraft are being built, and boulders are solving puzzles.
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2026 Member Roundtable Tour

Planetary Society News - Tue, 03/17/2026 - 11:46
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

Planetary Society News - Mon, 03/16/2026 - 10:00
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 News - Mon, 03/16/2026 - 10:00
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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