The Day of Action to Save NASA Science

In response to the unprecedented attack on NASA's science activities in the FY 2026 budget proposal, The Planetary Society and nearly a dozen partner organizations are holding a joint Day of Action on October 5th and 6th in Washington, D.C.

Are you a member of the American Geophysical Union? Please use this special link to register for the Day of Action. All other individuals register via the link above.

Can't make it to Washington, D.C. in October? You can pledge to take a custom advocacy action with us. 

The Day of Action to Save NASA Science is a joint-event to facilitate meetings between individuals and their elected officials to push back against the draconian cuts proposed to NASA science in FY 2026.

The participating organizations are: American Astronomical Society, American Geophysical Union, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Association of American Universities, Explore Mars Inc., The Mars Society, Maryland Aerospace Alliance, National Space Society, The Planetary Society, Scientific Society for Astrobiology, and Universities Space Research Association.

Our primary advocacy goals are to:

• Preserve NASA's Science Mission Directorate top-line at $7.3 billion in FY 2026.
• Ensure that active science missions are not prematurely cancelled.
• Argue for sustained investments in space science research, education, and outreach.

The event spans two days:

• The afternoon of Sunday, October 5th, is devoted to training and preparing for your meetings.
• The full day of Monday, October 6th, will be in-person meetings with congressional offices.

Research has shown that in-person constituent meetings are the most effective way to engage elected officials on topics like space exploration. If you believe in a future of space, this is the way to show it.

Registration includes:

• Online and in-person advocacy training from space policy experts.
• A minimum of three meetings with your congressional representatives (additional meetings may be scheduled)
• Social gatherings and in-person meeting opportunities with organizational staff and fellow members.

Not included:

• Travel to and lodging in Washington, D.C.

AGU Members:

Members of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) must register via this link. All other organization members and the public, please register here.

Age requirements:

Anyone under 18 by October 5th, 2025, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also registered for the event.

Experience:

Anyone is welcome to participate, whether you're an experienced space advocate, student, scientist, or merely a fan of space and NASA. Our training will help you be the best advocate you can be.

Citizenship Requirements:

Anyone with a U.S. address is welcome to attend.