The LightSail mission: From concept to reality

As an independent, nongovernmental group, The Planetary Society was able to forge connections with Soviet scientists…

Not too hot to handle

How a spacecraft is able to touch the Sun. Source link

Extraterrestrial lights | The Planetary Society

We’re not the only world with dazzling auroras. Moons, planets, and even comets can have their…

Needles in the haystack | The Planetary Society

“Thanks to our members supporting our grants program, the awardees are able to make significant contributions…

Capturing magic | The Planetary Society

An arctic fox running across the sky, igniting sparks of every color; a horse-drawn carriage carrying…

It's not magic; it's magnetic!

The magnetism behind spectacular phenomena. Source link

A crisis we must rise to

NASA’s budget is officially in grave danger, but there are things you can do to help.…

Growing and shrinking | The Planetary Society

Become A Member When you become a member, you join our mission to increase discoveries in…

Taking the time to see the light

Long-exposure photography can help see dim, distant light sources. It can also show us familiar lights…

Billions wasted, mysteries unsolved: The missions NASA may be forced to abandon

Proposed NASA cuts would cancel dozens of space missions — including spacecraft already paid for, launched,…