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Did Scientists Just Find Life on Venus? Here's How to Interpret the Phosphine Discovery
A Venusian biosignature, if confirmed, does not guarantee life, but it does represent a compelling argument for further exploration.
What’s up (and down) in space?
Wrap your head around orientations in space, and learn the latest in space exploration news.
Planetary Society Grant Winner Discovers Large Near-Earth Asteroid
The kilometer-wide object won't hit Earth, but would cause global-scale devastation if it did.
A devil on Mars and defenders of Earth
From dust devils and craters on the Martian surface to spots on the Sun, we’re taking a look at everything new and exciting in space science and exploration this week.
Mars approaches Earth, and Earthlings dream of going to Mars
Looking back into space and time, and looking forward to mission milestones and new endeavors. All this and more in your weekly space digest.
Looking up at bright planets, asteroids, and burning trash
Get an update on the latest in space exploration, and find out how you can help defend the Earth from asteroid impacts.
The view from a rover’s eyes, and tips for viewing the night sky
What do professional basketball players have in common with a Mars rover? Plus more news from the adventure of space exploration.
How to pick the best beginner telescope
Picking out your first telescope can be overwhelming. This easy-to-follow guide will help you find the best telescope that you'll actually use.
Jupiter from near and far, and two humans return to Earth
This week, learn about the conditions of the early solar system and get ready for next week’s meteor shower, plus more.
Say hello to Saturn and bon voyage to Perseverance
With 3 spacecraft en route to Mars, we’re sharing mission news, Martian maps, and a chance to meet Bill Nye.
Missions to Mars, and exoplanets caught on camera
Everything you need to know about two missions en route to Mars and another gearing up for launch, plus the rest of the week’s space news.
Imaging and imagination in space
Learn about The Planetary Society’s vision for the next decade of exploration and get up to speed on space news.
What is a solar eclipse? Your questions answered.
Your guide to total, partial, and annular eclipses: what causes them, what you'll see, and when the next one will happen.
Qu’est-ce qu’une éclipse solaire ? Réponses à vos questions
Votre guide des éclipses totales, partielles et annulaires: leurs causes, ce que vous verrez, et la date de la prochaine.
Was ist eine Sonnenfinsternis? Ihre Fragen beantwortet
Ihr Leitfaden zu totalen, partiellen und ringförmigen Sonnenfinsternissen: Was sie verursacht, was Sie sehen werden und wann die nächste stattfindet.
¿Qué es un eclipse solar? Tus preguntas, respondidas
Tu guía sobre eclipses totales, parciales y anulares: qué los causa, qué verás y cuándo ocurrirá el próximo.
A comet visitor and a pretty metal Moon
The week’s space news, plus your guide to the night sky and ways you can contribute to Venus science.
Mars in all its glory, and a planet as hot as a star
Dive into Mars mania and catch up on this week’s space exploration updates.
Sample Return Roundup
It's a banner year for sample return missions. In 2020, China, Japan, and the United States are all scheduled to have sample return missions in flight, seeking to retrieve material from near-Earth asteroids, the Moon, and eventually Mars.
Perseverance, optimism, and an undeniably cool poster
The week’s space news, plus action you can take to advance exploration.