Planetary Society Press Wire

The Planetary Society, the world's largest space advocacy organization, released a statement following NASA's announcement of a new path forward on the Mars Sample Return program.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/statement-on-updated-mars-sample-return-plans-from-nasa

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate budget must grow relative to inflation, not shrink.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/statement-on-the-fiscal-year-2025-presidents-budget-request

Cutting funding to NASA during this critical period undermines efforts to return humans to the Moon, return samples from Mars, search for exoplanets, and pursue exciting new science.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/statement-on-the-consolidated-appropriations-act-of-2024

Following a two-year hiatus, the Congressional Planetary Science Caucus has officially been rechartered in the 118th Congress thanks to the leadership of co-chairs, Representatives Don Bacon (R-N...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/planetary-science-caucus-rechartered-with-support-from-the-planetary-society

The Eclipse Company, in partnership with The Planetary Society, has released an innovative new mobile app to help viewers get the most out of the highly-anticipated total eclipse taking place on ...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-and-the-eclipse-company-unveil-innovative-mobile-app-for-the-total-solar-eclipse

Lerner Publishing Group™ is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Planetary Society® and CEO Bill Nye to create educational and fun books for young readers. The collaboration launches...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/lerner-publishing-group-partners-with-the-planetary-society-and-ceo-bill-nye-to-bring-new-science-books-to-young-readers

With just 12 weeks remaining until the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, The Planetary Society is excited to share an array of educational and engaging activities designed to enhance thi...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/total-solar-eclipse-countdown

In anticipation of the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, The Planetary Society has partnered with the National Park Service to launch a rene...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-junior-ranger-eclipse

In anticipation of two forthcoming eclipses, The Planetary Society has teamed up with The Eclipse Company to release a beautiful, user-friendly eclipse map designed to help the public locate an o...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/unique-eclipse-map

More than 100 Planetary Society members from around the country have traveled to Washington, D.C., today to advocate for increased investments in NASA’s space science program.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/space-enthusiasts-travel-to-washington-d-c-for-the-planetary-societys-day-of-action

The Planetary Society announced today that it will award a total of $68,434 to eight recipients as part of its Shoemaker Near Earth Object (NEO) Grant program.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-supports-asteroid-hunting-community

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most effective space advocacy group, announced the appointment of tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Lorne Trottier to its board of directors.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-welcomes-lorne-trottier-to-board-of-directors

The Planetary Society is thrilled to announce the second round of winners of its groundbreaking Science and Technology Empowered by the Public (STEP) grant program. This year's winning projects a...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/2023-step-grant-winners-press-release

On Wednesday, The Society published a joint letter urging Congress to commit to authorizing NASA to launch VERITAS no later than November 2029. The American Geophysical Union, as well as the Univ...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-leads-scientific-community-and-advocates-in-rallying-around-nasas-veritas-mission

The Planetary Society released a statement welcoming the Biden Administration’s proposal to increase NASA’s budget by 7% in 2024, which supports the Artemis return to the Moon, Mars Sample Re...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-welcomes-continued-budget-growth-for-nasa-calls-on-congress-to-act

Anyone can help classify radio signals that could reveal the existence of intelligent life elsewhere, thanks to a new SETI project being launched by UCLA astronomers with the support of The Plane...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/are-we-alone-in-the-universe-ucla-astronomers-enlist-the-public-to-find-out-with-support-from-the-planetary-society

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most effective independent space advocacy group, announced the appointment of Jack Kiraly as Director of Government Relations.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-welcomes-jack-kiraly-to-lead-government-relations

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most effective space advocacy group, announced the appointment of retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld to its board of directors.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-appoints-john-grunsfeld-to-board-of-directors

LightSail 2, The Planetary Society’s crowdfunded, solar sailing spacecraft, has reentered Earth’s atmosphere, successfully completing its mission to demonstrate flight by light for small spac...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-societys-lightsail-2-mission-reenters-atmosphere-completes-mission

The Planetary Society, a 501c3 non-profit organization, has empowered the public to take a meaningful role in advancing space exploration since its founding in 1980. Now young people can join the...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/bill-nye-and-the-planetary-society-announce-new-membership-program-for-kids-who-love-space

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, issued a statement in response to the publication of Origins, Worlds, and Life, A Decadal Strategy for Planet...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-statement-on-the-2022-planetary-decadal-survey

The Planetary Society has selected two first-ever winners of its new Science and Technology Empowered by the Public (STEP) grant program. The winning projects are a radio SETI (Search for Extrate...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-announces-first-ever-winners-of-new-step-grant-program

The Planetary Society announced it will award $74,375 to eight amateur astronomers as part of its Shoemaker Near-Earth Object (NEO) Grant program, named after pioneering planetary geologist Gene ...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-announces-largest-ever-grant-awards-to-amateur-asteroid-hunting-community

In celebration of World Space Week, hosted October 4-10 annually, the New Astronomy pioneers at Unistellar are collaborating with the SETI Institute and The Planetary Society for an ambitious mis...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/unistellar-seti-institute-the-planetary-society-collaborate-to-inspire-1-million-girls-to-discover-space-during-world-space-week

The funds will be used to support the Society’s energetic strategic plan, Space for Everyone, to increase public involvement in advancing planetary exploration, searching for life beyond earth,...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-is-selected-to-receive-a-1-million-grant-from-blue-origins-club-for-the-future

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, announces the appointment of Dipak Srinivasan to its board of directors.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-appoints-dipak-srinivasan-to-board-of-directors

A record 145 space advocates from 30 states will meet with elected officials during The Planetary Society's Day of Action, with global #FundSpace campaign underway in support increased investment...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/planetary-societys-day-of-action-goes-virtual-to-push-for-investment-in-space-exploration

The Planetary Society issued a statement on the successful landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover.

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-celebrates-the-landing-of-the-perseverance-rover

To celebrate the arrival of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars, The Planetary Society will host a live virtual global watch party of the official NASA TV broadcast with CEO Bill Nye and special ...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/watch-perseverance-land-on-mars-at-free-global-virtual-watch-party-with-bill-nye-and-special-guests

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, released a paper outlining 5 recommendations for how the Biden administration can use NASA to support science...

https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-presents-nasa-recommendations-to-the-biden-harris-administration