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Jun 02, 2023

The Planetary Society Welcomes Lorne Trottier to Board of Directors

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most effective space advocacy group, announced the appointment of tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Lorne Trottier to its board of directors.

Feb 13, 2023

The Planetary Society welcomes Jack Kiraly to lead government relations

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most effective independent space advocacy group, announced the appointment of Jack Kiraly as Director of Government Relations.

Dec 16, 2022

The Planetary Society Appoints John Grunsfeld to Board of Directors

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most effective space advocacy group, announced the appointment of retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld to its board of directors.

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