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.

All members of The Planetary Society are cordially invited to its 45th anniversary celebration at the Cosmic Shores Gala.

Some impacts are violent and powerful. Others are more like a kiss.

Two planetary scientists share their story of meeting with members of Congress to speak up for the VIPER lunar mission.

From galaxies to stamps to asteroid samples, some collections never go out of style.

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.

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.

Membership at The Planetary Society.

The Moon occults Mars, Gaia is done seeing stars, and The Planetary Society shares a vision for the next four years of space policy.

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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