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Happy little accidents | The Planetary Society
Voyager 1 has resumed returning science data. In an amazing recovery, the mission’s science team has…
Old becomes new | The Planetary Society
Old data are yielding new discoveries about Venus’ volcanism. Analysis of radar data from NASA’s Magellan…
What are competed planetary missions?
Competed missions historically cost less and fly more frequently than NASA’s high-profile flagship missions, which generally…
How to see the nova (“new star”) in Corona…
White dwarfs are the smoldering remains of stars like the Sun. Right now, the nuclear fusion…
Mars rovers, helicopters, and sunsets
ESA and NASA will team up for the next Mars rover. The Rosalind Franklin rover is…
Earth’s quasi-moons, mini-moons, and ghost…
Could quasi-moons or mini-moons hit Earth? Scientists used to think certain quasi-moons had a significant chance…
A certain flair for solar activity
The Sun was in the spotlight this week, with a huge solar storm and the biggest…
What is the Outer Space Treaty?
Key principles of the Outer Space Treaty The Outer Space Treaty includes several important principles that…
Can you imagine? | The Planetary Society
NASA is pursuing six new, far-out concepts. The agency’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC) has selected…