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 19 other partner organizations are holding a joint Day of Action on October 5th and 6th in Washington, D.C.

Registration for the in-person event is closed. You can pledge to take action with us online using the link below:

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 to NASA science proposed by the White House in FY 2026.

The participating organizations are: 

• American Association of Physics Teachers
• American Astronomical Society
• American Geophysical Union
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• American Society of Gravitational and Space Research
• Association of American Universities
• Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
• Black in Astro
• Explore Mars, Inc.
• International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers
• Maryland Aerospace Alliance
• National Space Society
• Scientific Society for Astrobiology
• Stand Up For Science
• Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
• TexSpace Collective
• The Mars Society
• The Planetary Society
• 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:

• 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.

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.