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Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/05/02 07:00 CDT | 2 comments
Note the special time! In this week's Planetary Society hangout at 5pm PDT / midnight UTC, I'll talk with MESSENGER deputy principal investigator Larry Nittler about what MESSENGER has accomplished in its prime and extended missions at Mercury, and what it stands to do if awarded a mission extension.
Curiosity on Mars - Design, Planning, and the First Mars Year of Operations
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/26 04:14 CDT | 13 comments
Last month, I formally entered a new phase of my career: I signed my first book contract. I'll be writing a book about the Curiosity mission through its prime mission, for Springer-Praxis.
Mars One astronaut selection announcement
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/21 08:29 CDT | 25 comments
Today I am on my way to New York City, where I will be serving as the moderator for Mars One's first press briefing.
Help Wanted: Web Editor Intern
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/16 10:56 CDT
The Planetary Society is looking for a bright, motivated person with superb attentiveness to detail who wants hands-on web editing experience.
Covering the European Geosciences Conference in Vienna
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/04 05:50 CDT | 3 comments
Live in Vienna? Attending EGU? I'll be covering the conference next week for the Society.
April 12, 2013: Yuri’s Night Rocks the Planet!!!
Posted by Danielle Hannah on 2013/04/04 03:15 CDT | 2 comments
On April 12, 2013, the world’s biggest space party will take place across the globe. So far there are 190 parties in 32 countries on 6 continents registered and counting!!
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