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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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Jul 21, 2010
Wish Ray Bradbury a Happy 90th BirthdayEarth's foremost Martian, Ray Bradbury, turns 90 on August 22, 2010, and you can help him celebrate by sending a personal birthday message.
Jul 12, 2010
Where Should We Go in Space? Tell Bill Nye During a Live Ustream Chat"Tell us where you want to go in space!" said Bill Nye, slated to take the reins as the Planetary Society's new executive director.
Jun 07, 2010
Bill Nye Signs on as Planetary Society's New Executive DirectorBill Nye the Science Guy® will take the helm as the new Executive Director of the Planetary Society.
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