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Beyond Earth’s Edge: A Celebrity Space Poetry Jam!

Creators of an outstanding new collection of poems about spaceflight and exploration join Mat Kaplan to talk about the book as Bill Nye and other notables read selections.

Interstellar Dreams: Kim Stanley Robinson’s “Aurora”

Famed science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson is back with Aurora, a cautionary tale about just how difficult interstellar travel may be.

Remembering Ray

We look back to the Planetary Society's 2003 birthday party for Ray Bradbury, with tributes from distinguished fans and eloquent words from the master himself.

Author Kim Stanley Robinson Takes Us to 2312

Kim Stanley Robinson shares his vision of a brave new solar system 300 years in the future with his new novel, 2312.

Science Fiction Author Kim Stanley Robinson Saves Earth!

Science Fiction Author Kim Stanley Robinson Saves Earth!

Masters of Science Fiction

Masters of Science Fiction