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The Planetary Society's LightSail 2 spacecraft has been in space a full year. Learn about our extended mission, join us on 25 June for a live celebration, and hear our team members discuss what we've accomplished.
One year after launch, The Planetary Society’s solar sail spacecraft is embarking on an extended mission dedicated to further advancing solar sailing technology.
Many of us are having a hard time looking up right now. It’s a painful moment. We here at The Planetary Society recognize we must do more to support Black people, including Black people who love space. Read our initial response from CEO Bill Nye and watch Nye speak with retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin.
Retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin joins Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, in a wide-ranging conversation about recent space milestones and how racial inequality afflicts space exploration.
Next month, 3 countries are launching 3 new missions to Mars. We've got everything you need to get ready.
Launch times, live coverage, and resource guides for NASA's Perseverance rover, China's Tianwen-1 orbiter and rover, and the United Arab Emirates' Hope orbiter.
Our weekly newsletter is your toolkit to learn more about space, share information with your friends and family, and take direct action to support exploration. View past issues at planetary.org/downlink and sign up to receive The Downlink in your email at planetary.org/connect.
Gear up for Asteroid Day on 30 June, explore the latest issue of The Planetary Report, and get your fill of space news for the week.
We're building guides to the worlds of our solar system and beyond, and the missions that visit them. See the latest new pages we've published.
The Planetary Report • December Solstice 2019
Bill Nye revels in 4 decades of bringing space to everyone, and we celebrate our global membership.
Jennifer Vaughn • November 30, 2019 • 1
A look back at The Planetary Society's founding documents and the origins of the organization.
Jason Davis • November 29, 2019
Planetary exploration news for busy people
Casey Dreier • November 27, 2019 • 2
When coming together this holiday season, ditch the politics. Instead, here are 5 conversation topics about space that can inspire and engage everyone.
The Planetary Society • November 26, 2019 • 2
The leader of the Cassini spacecraft imaging team discusses pale blue dots, life on Enceladus, terraforming Mars, Pluto, Carl Sagan, and more.
Jason Davis • November 22, 2019
Planetary exploration news for busy people
The Planetary Society • November 20, 2019
The Planetary Society's 2019 holiday gift guide will help you find space-themed gifts for kids and adults.
Andrew Jones • November 19, 2019 • 4
The mission includes a flyby of Neptune and measurements of the heliosphere, the electrically charged gas bubble surrounding our solar system
Jason Davis • November 15, 2019 • 3
Planetary exploration news for busy people
Emily Lakdawalla • November 13, 2019 • 1
Welcome to my 11th annual list of recommended space books for kids! This year I had more than 80 books to read, and I've winnowed the list to recommend 29. There are books for all ages from 0 to 18 and beyond.
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