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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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Sep 18, 2003
The Planetary Society Celebrates Galileo Mission with Galileo and His DaughterThe Planetary Society will celebrate the end of the Galileo spacecraft mission with a special benefit performance and presentation, "An Evening with Galileo and His Daughter."
Aug 25, 2003
Last Chance to Celebrate Mars Day with Ray Bradbury, Earth's Favorite MartianThe public can join thousands from around the world who have already sent birthday greetings to Bradbury by submitting their messages at The Planetary Society’s website.
Aug 11, 2003
Cosmos 1 Solar Sail Project Passes Launch Readiness MilestoneEngineers performed a successful test of the entire launch sequence, including separation of the solar sail payload from the rocket, at the Makeev Rocket and Test Center in Miass, Russia.
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