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Space Recommendations for the Second Trump Administration

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 07:00
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

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 10:30
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

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:18
A look at some of the agencies that make space science and exploration possible.
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:00
Japan's national agency to explore the Universe and build infrastructure in space.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:00
The space agency of the United States of America.
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The European Space Agency (ESA)

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:00
The international space agency helping European countries work together.
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The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:00
Russia's public organization for space projects and exploration.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:00
India's national space agency and burgeoning planetary explorer.
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The China National Space Administration (CNSA)

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:00
China's national space agency and operator of its planetary exploration programs.
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Up close and personal

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 10:30
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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Chief Financial Officer

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 14:00
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.
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Are we there yet?

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 10:30
Perseverance makes it to the Jezero Crater rim, and we’re antsy to start another year of space exploration.
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Calendar of space events 2025

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 09:30
Space missions, rocket launches, and celestial events are coming our way in 2025.
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How to spot Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS)

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 12:44
Catch this once-in-a-lifetime comet over the next few weeks.
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Anniversaries abound

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 10:30
Hubble, Chandra, OPAL, and XXM-Newton are all celebrating milestones by sharing amazing images and discoveries.
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Tech funded by Planetary Society launches to the Moon next month

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 03:00
A spacecraft trying to land on the Moon will carry PlanetVac, the lunar dustbuster that could change how we explore other worlds.
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The year in pictures

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 10:01
The sights of space from the past 12 months.
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Your impact: December solstice 2024

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 10:01
Searching for ET and encouraging young minds.
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Mars’ enduring role in the search for life

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 10:01
New discoveries underscore why we must keep exploring the red planet.
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Best in show

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 10:30
The winners of the Best of 2024 are here! Plus, look back on two years of sharing space over the radiowaves and help pick a new name for a quasi-moon.
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