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Save NASA Science Press Conference On Monday, October 6, 2025, amid the government shutdown, leaders from 20 national science, education, and space organizations, led by The Planetary Society and its CEO Bill Nye, gathered with Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04) and invited Members of Congress at the U.S. Capitol to urge protection of NASA’s and the National Science Foundation’s science budgets. The White House’s proposed 47 percent cut to NASA’s science budget threatens an “extinction-level” event for space exploration.
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Feb 07, 2005
Planetary Society Invites Congress on Martian JourneyThe Planetary Society will present “Mars: A New World for Humankind” to members of Congress in Washington, DC.
Feb 04, 2005
Welcome to Worldwide Astronomy 101!The Planetary Society and California State University Dominguez Hills are teaming up to offer a free astronomy course via the Internet and cable.
Jan 26, 2005
Planetary Society Board Elects New OfficersThe Planetary Society, the world's largest space interest organization, has named Neil deGrasse Tyson its new Chairman of the Board and Bill Nye the new Vice President.
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