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Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
2024 Shoemaker NEO Grant winner updates
Every two years, The Planetary Society awards a series of grants to asteroid hunters through our Shoemaker Near-Earth Object (NEO) Grant program. Here's the latest from some of our recent grant recipients.
What would it be like to stand on the surface of Titan?
If you could visit Titan, you'd be in for a very alien experience.
Now you see me…
Where and when to spot the ISS, learn what asteroids are made of, and search for life in the Cosmos.
What are binary asteroids?
Binary asteroid systems can be found near Earth, in the main asteroid belt, beyond Neptune, and more.
What are asteroids made of?
C-type, S-type, and M-type are the three most common kinds of asteroids. Here's what each type is made of.
Space superlatives
From the largest and most active volcanoes in space to the exoplanet with the “best hair,” this week is all about superlatives.
How to spot the ISS
Seeing the ISS is easy and amazing stargazing.
Europe goes to Mars
NASA and ESA have signed a partnership agreement to get the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover down to the surface of Mars, getting the mission back on track after geopolitical factors delayed it.
The Planetary Society remembers Ed Stone
Edward C. Stone, Caltech's David Morrisroe Professor of Physics, Emeritus, passed away on June 9 at the age of 88. Stone was a prominent figure in space physics and planetary astronomy, where he led numerous space missions and significantly advanced the field. He was also a cherished friend of The Planetary Society.
What DART has taught us so far
NASA's DART mission showed that if we detect a dangerous asteroid headed toward Earth, knocking it off course with a spacecraft is a potential option.
Meet the superlative exoplanets
Experience the most famous of our exoplanet friends!
Your impact: June solstice 2024
Growing space salads and advocating for exploration
The search for Earthlike worlds
Our understanding of exoplanets grows as more tools to peer into space come online.
Far from alone
How exoplanet discoveries reshape the prospect of alien life.
Happy little accidents
Sometimes science happens by accident. Other times, it goes exactly to plan.
Old becomes new
A star will become visible in the night sky, and old data from Venus yield new discoveries.
What are competed planetary missions?
A critical part of a balanced exploration program, competed missions are scientist-led projects that cost less and occur more frequently than large, flagship-class missions.
How to see the nova (“new star”) in Corona Borealis
A giant stellar explosion is going to be visible from Earth. Here's how to see it.
Mars rovers, helicopters, and sunsets
This week brings updates on the next missions to rove — and maybe even fly — over the surface of Mars.
Earth’s quasi-moons, minimoons, and ghost moons
They may not be real moons, but they're worth exploring and studying.