Space in the 2024 elections

Space policy in the next administration Both former President Trump and Vice President Harris have demonstrated…

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Earlier this year we shared news of The Planetary Society’s work to upgrade our back-end systems…

Europa Clipper launches on its journey to…

This mission is unlike any other that NASA has ever developed, in large part because of…

Twinsies! | The Planetary Society

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Hera launches to study the aftermath of an asteroid deflection test

The European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft launched on Oct. 7, 2024, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It…

Glitter and glow | The Planetary Society

Researchers have found an exoplanet around Barnard’s star. Barnard’s b, the planet found by the European…

Europa Clipper: A mission backed by advocates

After years of relentless pressure and spurred by the discovery of potential ocean plumes emanating from…

Cloudy skies, smooth sailing | The Planetary Society

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How to spot Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas

During late September and the first few days of October, you can find Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas in…