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Welcome to the The Planetary Society's Press Room. Here you'll find the latest information about Society events, programs, personalities, and other news about the exploration of the universe.
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Press Releases
Sep 23, 2020
Congressional Resolution Recognizes 40 Years of The Planetary SocietyRepresentatives of the United States Congress acknowledged the 40th anniversary of The Planetary Society, the world’s largest, independent nonprofit space organization, by introducing a formal resolution recognizing the event.
Jul 30, 2020
The Planetary Society Releases Official Statement on the Launch of Perseverance“These are trying times, but we remain capable of great things.”
Jul 27, 2020
Public Invited to Virtual Mars Launch Party Hosted by The Planetary Society, Space for Humanity, and Helios CapitalPublic invited to virtual Mars launch party featuring Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye, NASA Astronaut finalist Dr. Sian Proctor, Contact host Sarah Cruddas, and more.
Jun 12, 2020
Retired NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin and Bill Nye Discuss Space Exploration, Racial InjusticeA personal discussion that examines the differences in experience between Bill Nye, who is white, and retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, who is Black, and how that has affected their work in space exploration.
May 30, 2020
The Planetary Society Celebrates Successful Crew Dragon LaunchCongratulations to NASA and SpaceX on today’s exhilarating launch! We’re thrilled to witness this new era of human spaceflight.
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