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Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.

The Hera launch: What to expect

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a mission to study the aftermath of DART's impact on the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos.

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.

Good omens

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

DART impact: What to expect

Get ready for NASA's demonstration of a planetary defense technique that could deflect a future asteroid on course to hit Earth.