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Welcome to The Planetary Society's Press Room. Here you'll find the latest information about Society events, programs, leaders, and other news about the exploration of the universe.

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Press Releases

Feb 05, 2007

Last Chance to Hitch a Ride to Mars

The deadline for submitting names to a DVD to be included aboard the Phoenix mission to Mars has just been extended to February 12, 2007 at Noon, Pacific time.

Jan 22, 2007

Planetary Society Petitions President To Save Space Science

A petition with more than 5,000 signatures has been delivered to the White House by the Planetary Society calling on President Bush to restore funding for space science and exploration.

Jan 11, 2007

Send a New Year's Message to the Moon on Japan's SELENE Mission

The "Wish Upon the Moon" campaign offers the opportunity to send names and messages on Japan's SELENE mission.

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Bill Nye Head Shot - Dark
Bill Nye Head Shot - Dark Image: F. Scott Schafer
Bill Nye and the World
Bill Nye and the World Image: F. Scott Schafer
Bill Nye with LightSail Model
Bill Nye with LightSail Model Image: F. Scott Schafer
Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society
Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society Image: F. Scott Schafer
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