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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.

Bill Nye speaking at the Save NASA Science Day of Action
Bill Nye speaking at the Save NASA Science Day of Action Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye addressing the importance of protecting NASA's budget at the Save NASA Science Day of Action press conference on Oct 6, 2025. The Day of Action brought together leaders from 20 national science, education, and space organizations at the U.S. Capitol to urge protection of NASA’s and the National Science Foundation’s science budgets.Image: The Planetary Society
Save NASA Science Day of Action participants at the Capitol Building
Save NASA Science Day of Action participants at the Capitol Building Leaders from 20 national science, education, and space organizations, led by The Planetary Society and its CEO Bill Nye, along with nearly 300 advocates from across the country gathered to urge protection of NASA’s and the National Science Foundation’s science budgets.Image: The Planetary Society
Casey Dreier at the Save NASA Science Day of Action
Casey Dreier at the Save NASA Science Day of Action Planetary Society Chief of Space Policy Casey Dreier responds to questions at the Save NASA Science Day of Action press conference on Oct 6, 2025. The Day of Action brought together leaders from 20 national science, education, and space organizations at the U.S. Capitol to urge protection of NASA’s and the National Science Foundation’s science budgets.Image: The Planetary Society
Save NASA Science Day of Action advocates
Save NASA Science Day of Action advocates A team of advocates on their way to meetings at the Save NASA Science Day of Action.Image: The Planetary Society

Press Releases

Mar 24, 2025

Planetary Society members rally in Washington, D.C., urge Congress to protect NASA science

In response to unprecedented threats to NASA’s budget and workforce, more than 100 members of The Planetary Society have traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the agency’s unique science and exploration capabilities.

Mar 07, 2025

The Planetary Society: reported cuts to NASA would amount to an “extinction event” for space science and exploration

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, issued a statement in response to recent reports that the White House is considering a 50% cut to NASA’s science projects in its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal.

Feb 27, 2025

Bill Nye honored with Live Long and Prosper tribute pendant on the 10th anniversary of Leonard Nimoy’s passing

The Planetary Society is proud to announce that its CEO, Bill Nye, has been awarded the Live Long and Prosper Tribute pendant by the family of Leonard Nimoy. This honor is given to individuals who embody the values and ideals that Nimoy championed throughout his life, including a commitment to science, education, and inspiring future generations.

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