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Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
Bill Nye and the State of a Polarized Union
Last week, The Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye accepted an invitation by NASA Administrator nominee Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) to join him as his guest at the State of the Union address. We anticipated this would be a controversial decision, and we were right.
Space Policy & Advocacy Program Quarterly Report - January 2018
As a service to our members and to promote transparency, The Planetary Society's Space Policy and Advocacy team publishes quarterly reports on their activities, actions, priorities, and goals in service of their efforts to promote space science and exploration in Washington, D.C.
Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye to Attend the State of the Union Address
When a congressman and current nominee for NASA Administrator asks you to be his guest at the state of the union address in Washington, D.C., how do you respond? For us, the answer was easy. Yes, Bill would be there.
Congress rejects graduate student tax
The Planetary Society was proud to join dozens of other scientific organizations in standing against this unnecessary and detrimental tax increase on the future scientific workforce of the United States.
After Cassini, What’s Next for the Outer Planets?
The Planetary Society likes to look ahead, and in that spirit we organized a reception at the Library of Congress to bring scientists, legislators, and their staff together to honor Cassini and get excited about our future in the outer planets.
Space Policy & Advocacy Program Quarterly Report - October 2017
As a service to our members and to promote transparency, The Planetary Society's Space Policy and Advocacy team publishes quarterly reports on their activities, actions, priorities, and goals in service of their efforts to promote space science and exploration in Washington, D.C.
Upward bound: Canada's Space Advisory Board provides its recommendations
Canada's Space Advisory Board has provided a clear set of recommendations to advance the country's space program, and The Planetary Society is proud to have played a role in the process.
Planetary Society hosts space policy reception at Australian Embassy
This year’s International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is being held in Adelaide, Australia. Thanks to the generous support of our members, The Society’s advocacy and outreach capability is rapidly expanding, and we decided to step up our IAC advocacy this year.
A space advocate on Capitol Hill: Planetary Society intern shares story
Planetary Society intern Aaron Campbell recaps his experience working on Capitol Hill over the course of two summers.
Space Policy and Advocacy Quarterly Update - July 2017
The Space Policy and Advocacy team has released its first in a series of regular program updates on our activities, actions, and priorities in our effort to promote space science and exploration in Washington, D.C.
From Member to Member
When a Society member met with his member of Congress, he told us about it, and we followed up.
Blitzing Congress for NASA
Last February, a group called the Space Exploration Alliance held their annual
[Updated] The United States of Space Advocates
See which states have the highest number of space advocates writing Congress and the White House to support planetary exploration.
An August Moment to Check in on NASA’s Budget and Future
It’s August. Congress is out of session. Things are quiet. It’s as good a time as any to check in on several issues we’ve been following here at the Society, particularly with NASA’s budget prospects for the year and the future of human spaceflight policy.
New Horizons is a Triumph for Space Advocates
New Horizons—what will be NASA’s greatest success of 2015—was cancelled multiple times in its early life, and many times before that in its previous incarnations. A mission to Pluto was not inevitable, despite the overwhelming scientific and public excitement.
[Updated] Good Planetary Support in A Flawed NASA Bill
Casey Dreier gives a brief summary of the House draft bill released the other day that would authorize NASA funding for the years 2016 and 2017.
A New Path to Mars?
A new advocacy initiative for the Society: let's get humans to Mars.
A First Time for Everything: Blitzing Congress for Space
There is a first time for everything. Riding a bike, stargazing, and yes, even lobbying Congress. Jack Kiraly describes his first Legislative Blitz with Michael Briganti and Casey Dreier on Capitol Hill last week.
Space Advocates Descend on Capitol Hill
The Space Exploration Alliance wrapped up its most recent 'legislative blitz' last week. Nearly 70 individuals participated in the democratic process, speaking to nearly 168 difference offices in Congress. Nearly half of those individuals were Planetary Society members.
Why We Write to Congress
It's time to write to Congress in support of planetary exploration. Why? Because it works.