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The Downlink

The Cosmos has so many gifts to give us, from awe-inspiring images to fascinating discoveries. We’ve got our own set of gifts to recommend too.

The Planetary Society

A review of the results The Planetary Society achieved in 2022 thanks to the support of our members.

Rae Paoletta

The perfect presents for the space enthusiasts in your life, hand-picked by our staff and other space fans.

Casey Dreier

Divided control of Congress could slow the pace of space.

The Downlink

Artemis I is on its way to the Moon, Planetary Academy is here to inspire your kids, and LightSail 2 has come down.

Jason Davis

The three-and-a-half-year solar sailing mission showed LightSail 2 could change its orbit with sunlight alone.

Rae Paoletta

Despite several setbacks and delays, NASA's Artemis I mission successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022.

Bill Nye

Our lifetime love of space exploration can start when we are very young. And so, we have developed The Planetary Academy, a 100% space-related membership created for kids 9 years old and younger.

Bruce Betts

After 3.5 years, 18,000 orbits of the Earth, and 8 million kilometers (5 million miles) traveled, The Planetary Society’s successful LightSail 2 solar sail spacecraft will burn up as it reenters the Earth’s atmosphere in the next few days.

Jason Davis

NASA's Space Launch System rocket is sending the Orion crew capsule to the Moon and back.

The Downlink

Reflecting on Carl Sagan’s influence on this pale blue dot we call Earth.

Andrew Jones

Inside the Venus Volcano Imaging and Climate Explorer (VOICE) proposal, which appears to be gaining momentum.

The Downlink

Get ready for a total lunar eclipse and pick your favorites from this year in space.

Jason Davis

Stunning views of Europa and the Eagle Nebula headline our roundup of space images released last month.

The Downlink

An especially spooky Halloween edition of The Downlink.

The Planetary Society

After 20 years at the helm, our friend and colleague Mat Kaplan is retiring as the host of Planetary Radio. The good news is the show will be in excellent hands after Mat’s departure. We can finally announce Planetary Radio’s new host is Sarah Al-Ahmed.

Jason Davis

Mars used to have oceans, lakes, and rivers. Where did the water go, how much is left, and how can we use it for science and exploration?

The Downlink

New stars are being born, new missions are being conceived, and new discoveries are being made all the time.

Jamie Carter

Here are some livestreams to save so you can watch rocket launch feeds, space station broadcasts off-Earth, and other space-related activities in real-time.

The Downlink

The future is looking brighter thanks to a proven asteroid deflection technique and an array of visionary ideas for space exploration innovation.