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Mar 12, 2018
The Planetary Society Announces Largest Award Ever to Asteroid Observers Through Global Grant ProgramThe Planetary Society today announced its largest financial contribution ever to the winners of its Gene Shoemaker Near Earth Object (NEO) grant program.
Jan 26, 2015
Planetary Society Announces Test Flight for Privately Funded LightSail SpacecraftThe Planetary Society today announced the first of its LightSail spacecraft will embark on a May 2015 test flight. Funded entirely by private citizens, the solar sail satellite will hitch a ride to space aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Sep 23, 2014
Bill Nye and The Planetary Society Host Canadian Space Program CelebrationOn the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2014, live local and online audiences will head for the final frontier for a lively celebration of Canada’s space science achievements.
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