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Aug 21, 2024

The Planetary Society’s Statement on VIPER’s Path Forward

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, issued the following statement in response to the proposed cancellation and disassembly of NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) project.

Jul 23, 2024

Science community takes action after VIPER mission cancellation

Following NASA’s announcement of its intent to cancel the VIPER mission to the Moon’s south pole, the lunar and planetary science community is rallying together to urge Congress to reverse the decision.

Jun 04, 2024

The Planetary Society Welcomes Newton Campbell Jr. to Board of Directors

The Planetary Society announced the appointment of Dr. Newton Campbell Jr., an internationally recognized leader in the space industry, to its board of directors.

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