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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
Oct 27, 2006
Time is Almost Up for Pluto Mission Digital Time CapsuleIn conjunction with the New Horizons mission, The Planetary Society sponsored a digital time capsule of photographs of the world today to the inhabitants of 2015.
Aug 24, 2006
What's in a Name? Planet or Not, Pluto Waits for UsThe International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially defined the word "planet" and, in doing so, downgraded Pluto's status from "planet" to "dwarf planet."
Aug 15, 2006
Planetary Society Joins Expedition to Test Spacesuit in ArcticThe Planetary Society has joined forces with a consortium of scientists to test how well spacesuits can protect both the astronauts who wear them and the distant worlds they may explore.
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