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Jul 23, 2024
Science community takes action after VIPER mission cancellationFollowing 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 DirectorsThe Planetary Society announced the appointment of Dr. Newton Campbell Jr., an internationally recognized leader in the space industry, to its board of directors.
Apr 17, 2024
Statement on NASA's updated Mars Sample Return plansThe Planetary Society, the world's largest space advocacy organization, released a statement following NASA's announcement of a new path forward on the Mars Sample Return program.
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