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I Remember Bruce Murray
The Personal Side of a Planetary Radio Tribute
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2013/09/03 10:03 CDT | 1 comments
This week's Planetary Radio is a tribute to the Planetary Society's co-founder, Chairman and President. Mat provides a more personal tribute in this blog post.
Bruce Murray: Personal Reflections of a Former Student
Posted by Bruce Betts on 2013/08/29 01:44 CDT | 2 comments
I am saddened by the loss of my professor and mentor, Bruce Murray. I celebrate him here by sharing some personal memories and reflections. There is much to respect, and also much to amuse as we reflect on the life of this great man.
Posted by Louis D. FriedmanCharlene Anderson on 2013/08/29 11:32 CDT | 52 comments
One of the most remarkable minds of 20th century exploration was stilled this morning, August 29, 2013, when Bruce C. Murray died of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 81. The Planetary Society owes its existence to Bruce.
Posted by Bruce Betts on 2013/02/21 06:11 CST | 1 comments
NASA planetary scientist David S. McKay has passed away. He had an enormous impact on planetary studies over the course of his career. He also was a co-investigator on The Planetary Society LIFE experiments.
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/02/01 11:47 CST
Remembering Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon on the tenth anniversary of the loss of the space shuttle Columbia.
A True Pioneer of the Science and Art of Flight
Posted by John M. Logsdon on 2012/08/27 03:29 CDT
Although Neil Armstrong may have passed away, his name will be part of human history forever.
Neil Armstrong changed the world
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/08/25 10:39 CDT | 15 comments
Neil Armstrong changed the world. He was an excellent engineer and an outstanding pilot. He got the assignment to land a completely novel rocket machine on the Earth’s Moon, because he was the perfect man for the job: He could really fly; he had excellent judgment about the capabilities of his ship; and above all, he had a remarkable ability to keep his wits about him in extraordinarily dangerous situations.
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/07/23 05:41 CDT | 5 comments
Sally Ride changed the world. We are very sorry to hear of her recent death after a nearly two-year battle with cancer. Dr. Ride was an excellent astronaut, a remarkable educator, and a longtime Planetary Society friend and adviser.
Ray Bradbury, a friend of The Planetary Society
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/06/06 07:41 CDT | 8 comments
Thank you Ray; you changed the world. At the Planetary Society we will do our best to see to it that your dreams and hopes of exploring the distant regions of the Solar System, Mars especially, and are kept alive.
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/06/06 05:16 CDT | 3 comments
Mat recalls stories from his many interactions with Ray Bradbury, and provides links to Ray's Planetary Radio episodes.
Posted by Louis D. Friedman on 2012/06/06 03:30 CDT | 3 comments
The last words Ray said to me were, “Yes, I will shout HURRAH!” I was visiting him at his home and had spent a hour or so talking with him about our favorite subject, Mars, as well as reading to him a couple of his own poems. Yesterday he passed away at the age of 91.
Seeking your stories about Ray Bradbury
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/06/06 11:14 CDT | 1 comments
Ray Bradbury passed away last night, June 5, 2012, at the age of 91. He was a friend to the Planetary Society and an inspiration to its members. We'd like you members to share your recollections and stories of his singular influence in your lives.
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/02/08 04:47 CST
Planetary scientist Susan Niebur passed away on February 6, 2012, of inflammatory breast cancer. While I did not know Susan very well personally, I knew her professionally as a staunch supporter of and passionate organizer for young people, women, and families in planetary science.
Professor Michael Drake, Ph.D. (1946-2011)
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/09/21 06:25 CDT
Professor Michael Drake, Ph.D. (1946-2011)
Canto IV: A Cog in the Wheel, a New Star in the Sky
Posted by David Seal on 2009/06/06 01:02 CDT
David Seal talks about his experience working with Kevin Beurle.
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