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Planetary Radio Live--Celebrating Curiosity
Leaders of the Mars Science Laboratory mission join Bill Nye and others on stage.
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/11/20 04:28 CST
Bill Nye and Planetary Society colleagues welcome mission leaders Richard Cook and John Grotzinger to a live discussion about the Mars Science Laboratory Rover.
A Night To Remember: Celebrating Carl Sagan
The Planetary Society's glorious tribute to Dr. Sagan, with some of his best friends.
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/11/13 10:02 CST | 1 comments
On the evening of November 9, which would have been Carl Sagan's 78th birthday, the Planetary Society brought together some of his best friends to share their memories. We were also joined by four young scientists whose career choices were influenced by Car.
Write the President: Re-election Edition
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2012/11/07 01:46 CST | 2 comments
We've had a great response to this advocacy push so far. Now that the President has been re-elected, our messages are even more important. Write today if you haven't, and spread to the word to your friends.
Curiosity, Endeavour, and Bill Nye on Your Phone
All these and more on this week's Planetary Radio
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/11/07 10:31 CST
This week's Planetary Radio episode presents highlights of the first Curiosity press briefing about the Martian atmosphere, and then takes you to the opening day ceremony for Shuttle Endeavour. You have till Friday, November 9, at 10am Pacific to send your 10th anniversary message to the show and possibly win Bill Nye on your answering machine.
International Astronautical Congress 2012 Recap
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/10/09 11:42 CDT | 4 comments
Again this year I represented The Planetary Society at the International Astronautical Congress. This year, we met in Naples, Italy. This meeting brings together space scientists, rocket people, and spacecraft engineers from all over the world.
Your Place In Space: On the Road at Homestead National Monument
Posted by Andrea Carroll on 2012/09/28 07:58 CDT
Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye took the stage at Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska to talk about sustainability and "your place in space".
VIDEOS: Nye & Teens in Space as Curiosity Lands in Hi-Def!
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/09/19 12:06 CDT | 2 comments
Losing your enthusiasm for space exploration and science? Watch these new and terrific videos for an exhilarating shot of Vitamin S.
Planetfest 2012 Was a Huge Success
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2012/08/08 07:46 CDT
Planetfest 2012 ended in the best possible way: the Curiosity rover touched down safely on the surface of Mars. In our ballroom, almost two thousand people leapt to their feet and provided thunderous applause to accompany the joyous celebration at mission control.
Bill Nye on CNN Says US Risks Losing Its Space Edge
Posted by Jennifer Vaughn on 2012/07/05 10:26 CDT
Watch the Planetary Society CEO tell CNN why a reduction in NASA's planetary science funding is a mistake.
Bringing a little star power to Capitol Hill
Posted by Jennifer Vaughn on 2012/05/09 08:11 CDT | 5 comments
On May 8, 2012, Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson brought their unique brand of motivational speaking to Capitol Hill. In a standing-room-only lunch discussion in one of the meeting rooms for the Committee on Space, Science, Technology, these two space superstars, along with planetary scientist Louise Prockter, explained to members of Congress, staffers, and media why we must continue to invest in planetary exploration.
Photos and video: Bill Nye at the 2012 White House Science Fair
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/02/09 05:17 CST
On Tuesday, Bill Nye was privileged to attend the second White House Science Fair. Here are some photos and video of the event.
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/02/03 01:09 CST | 1 comments
I have just returned from my first Planetary Society-sponsored trip to Puerto Rico and this historic, remarkable, big idea of a telescope.
What a Day! From Earth to the Moon and Mars
Posted by Bill Nye on 2011/07/21 03:02 CDT
Mission accomplished! It's been thirty great years for the Space Shuttle program. With this venerable space vehicle retired, it's on to the next adventure.
House subcommittee votes to slash NASA
Posted by Bill Nye on 2011/07/07 04:54 CDT
Today the U.S. House of Representative subcommittee charged with appropriating funds to NASA mandated a draconian cut of almost $2 billion from the space agency's proposed budget.
Hubble's Millionth Observation
Posted by Bill Nye on 2011/07/05 05:15 CDT
The Hubble Space Telescope has recorded its millionth observation. The planet is designated HAT-P-7b.
We did it -- Shuttle LIFE launches!
Posted by Bill Nye on 2011/05/16 09:39 CDT
Today at 8:56 a.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Endeavour launched on its final mission, and we are part of this historic moment!
Posted by Bill Nye on 2011/05/05 02:32 CDT
Last Saturday, April 30, 2011, the Planetary Society roasted and toasted Lou Friedman -- our cofounder and retiring Executive Director.
Posted by Bill Nye on 2011/04/22 02:30 CDT | 1 comments
The Earth is important, and sometimes we need a reminder as to just how fragile it is.
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/02/25 03:25 CST
A Planetary Society trifecta -- that's what Neil Tyson calls this episode of his StarTalk radio show broadcast this week. His guests include the Society's Vice President, Heidi Hammel, and its Executive Director, Bill Nye, (along with the Society's friend, Steve Squyres, Principal Investigator for the Mars Exploration Rovers).
A Worldwide Game of "Telephone" Distorts NASA Meeting
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/01/18 11:48 CST | 1 comments
In the last couple of weeks, media outlets around the world have been reporting that NASA recently convened a private meeting at JPL to identify the worst movies ever made, scientifically speaking. It seemed like a good story. The problem was that it wasn't true.
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