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Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.

Cosmic neighborhood watch

Observing our celestial neighbor (and something much farther away).

Total solar eclipse edition

Europe’s stunning eclipse, plus a political victory for science.

The best images from the 2026 solar eclipse

Our favorite images from the total solar eclipse that passed through Europe on Aug. 12, 2026.

Shakeups and smash-ups

While a SpaceX rocket smashes into the Moon and a rescue mission runs into trouble, a new bill may provide hope for science research.

Little moons, megarocket, tiny CubeSat

When it comes to cool things happening in space, size doesn’t matter.

The Cost of a PROMISE

NASA may send an engineering copy of a Mars rover to the Moon, but at what price?

Momentum July 2026

The people who support this organization are not just donors or members. They are participants. You and your support are, in fact, part of the mission.

Portraits of the red planet

See Mars from Viking 1 and Psyche, or with your own two eyes.

The Space Advocate Newsletter, July 2026

Viking made Mars real

More than one way to make an impact

Finding craters, speaking out against anti-science policies, preventing asteroid impacts, making art — these are all great ways to make a difference.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch: What to expect

NASA’s next flagship orbital observatory will reshape what we know about planets throughout the galaxy.

What happens now that comments have been submitted on the devastating OMB rules?

Nearly 500,000 comments were submitted in response to a rule change proposed by the White House Office of Management and Budget that would fundamentally change how science is funded in the United States. Here's what comes next.