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Plutonium-238 is Crucial for Space Exploration – and it's Running Out
The Planetary Society works to maintain plutonium availability for deep space missions
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/09/20 11:29 CDT | 3 comments
Plutonium-238 provides electricity to deep space missions, but NASA only has a little bit left. A new article in Wired highlights the disastrous consequences of no plutonium for use in space, something the Planetary Society is currently fighting for in Washington, D.C.
SpaceNews Highlights the Planetary Society's Advocacy Work
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/08/30 06:17 CDT | 2 comments
The Planetary Society is "making a difference" in the space industry, according to SpaceNews, the world's leading newspaper covering the space business.
August Advocacy Update: Where We Stand
The House and Senate have increased funding for Planetary Science thanks to your letters and phone calls
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/08/15 07:02 CDT | 6 comments
Planetary exploration sees strong support from both parties in the current budget process, but we have a long way to go before a budget is passed this year.
Remembering the Pluto Campaign: A Success Story
The Society Worked for Years to Help Launch a Mission to Pluto
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/07/22 02:11 CDT | 3 comments
The New Horizons mission to Pluto survived many near-death encounters with cancellation during its development. The Planetary Society worked the whole time to ensure it would launch.
Congress Rejects NASA's First Operating Plan
Attempt to Raid Planetary Science Funding Stopped
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/07/15 11:33 CDT | 1 comments
NASA's plan to raid Planetary Science funding to pay for sequester cuts in other science programs was rejected by Congress earlier this month. NASA is now working on a new plan that has yet to be submitted for approval.
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/07/10 12:18 CDT | 21 comments
Today, The Planetary Society submitted our white paper to the National Research Council's call for "input" on human spaceflight. It's derived from work we did back in 2008 brought up to date.
Download This One-Page Summary on the Threat to Planetary Science
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/06/05 07:11 CDT | 5 comments
When we visit Congress, this is what we leave them with. This one page summarizes the entire threat to continued planetary exploration at NASA in the proposed 2014 budget.
Planetary Society Hangout: Advocacy Update
Thursday, May 23, 1:30 PDT / 4:30 PDT / 20:30 UTC
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/05/23 11:40 CDT
The Planetary Society just returned from a major political advocacy trip out to D.C. what did we do and what did we achieve? What's going on with the current funding situation regarding Planetary Science and NASA at large? How does the asteroid retrieval mission help or hurt planetary exploration goals? What's the larger plan and what are the consequences if cuts continue?
Planetary Science Echoes Through the Halls of Congress
We traveled to D.C. to advocate for continued planetary exploration at NASA
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/05/21 02:12 CDT | 3 comments
The Planetary Society just returned from a big trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for continued planetary exploration. Here's what happened.
The Planetary Society Travels to Washington, D.C. Next Week
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/05/09 01:28 CDT | 2 comments
We're storming D.C. next week to raise awareness of continued cuts to NASA's Planetary Science Division.
The White House Science Fair and an Earful for Bolden
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/05/01 11:53 CDT | 9 comments
I meet the future of science in the United States, and I speak directly to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden about my concerns for Planetary Science funding.
Twitter Accounts for Key Space Representatives
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/23 01:05 CDT
Here are the official Twitter accounts for key people in Congress associated with supporting Planetary Science.
[updated] Tweet #fundPlanetary Today and Spread the Word to Help Save Planetary Exploration
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/23 07:04 CDT | 3 comments
Congress meets this week to discuss the 2014 NASA budget. We need as many people to reach out as possible so Planetary Science is on the agenda.
What We're Doing About NASA's Planetary Science Budget Cut
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/16 05:43 CDT | 5 comments
All cylinders are firing here in the Society as we rev up a big response for the White House's NASA budget that proposes another $200 million cut to Planetary Science.
Bad Budget News for NASA's Planetary Exploration Program
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/04/10 12:08 CDT | 13 comments
The Administration just released its proposed budget for 2014 and it contains some very bad news for NASA's planetary exploration program. Just three weeks ago the U.S. Congress rejected similar cuts proposed for planetary exploration last year. It was a clear statement of support by both Congress and the public: planetary exploration is an affordable national priority.
2014 NASA Budget Cuts $200 million from Planetary Science -- Again
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/10 12:00 CDT | 1 comments
NASA's new budget doubles down on cuts to Planetary Science, despite Congress rejecting a similar proposal last year.
What To Watch For In The 2014 Budget
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/03 06:34 CDT | 3 comments
Here are the big items to watch for when the White House proposes its 2014 budget on April 10th.
A Major Political Victory for The Planetary Society
New Funds for 2013 Restore $223 million to Planetary Science at NASA
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/03/29 02:18 CDT
The Planetary Society just achieved a major victory in our efforts to ensure strong funding for NASA’s planetary exploration.
Washington Update
Bill Nye traveled to Washington, D.C. with friend and Planetary Society board member Neil deGrasse Tyson
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/02/11 04:12 CST | 2 comments
Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson spoke to the House Science committee about the importance of space and scientific research. Bill Nye also visited with Congressman Culberson and Congressman Wolf's chief of staffabout supporting NASA's Planetary Science Program.
Tell Us How Planetary Science Is Cheap, Be Entered to Win
Send us your comparisons of the price of planetary science to...anything
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/02/06 07:03 CST
Submit an entry comparing the cost of Planetary Science at NASA to...anything. You'll be entered to win a prize. Exploring the solar system costs less than many people think, let's give everyone food for thought.
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