Atlantis: Space Shuttle Launch Party

The Planetary Society joined Southern California Public Radio to host a party for well over 150 space exploration fans, led by Bill Nye, Bruce Betts, and Mat Kaplan. Feel the excitement as the last space shuttle rockets into history. Emily Lakdawalla has blog entries about Curiosity, the Mars Science Laboratory. Bill Nye the Planetary Guy has a passionate plea in this week's commentary. Bruce and Mat wrap up at the party site with What's Up and a new space trivia contest.

Related Links:

• Bill Nye's Your Place in Space (MP3)
• Atlantis Launch and 1st Day Recap
• Shuttle LIFE Experiment
• The Space Shuttle's Faithful Companions
• Mars Science Laboratory Landing Site Selection Meeting
• NASA Budget Battle Continues