What’s it like to live near the world’s largest steerable radio telescope? Planetary Society members are invited to an exclusive virtual screening of “Small Town Universe,” an award-winning documentary about life in the “quiet zone” around the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia. A Q&A with director Katie Dellamaggiore and a special guest will follow the screening. This members-only event takes place on May 20. Not yet a member? Join today. Image credit: Rescued Media.
Advocacy takes the stage at AbSciCon. The Planetary Society’s space policy and advocacy team will be presenting two sessions at this year’s Astrobiology Science Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. On May 18, Director of Government Relations Jack Kiraly will lead a training session on how to work with Congress. Then, on May 19, Chief of Space Policy Casey Dreier will lead a panel discussion, “Astrobiology Strategy in the Age of Artemis.”
“Igniting Discovery: How NASA Funding Advances American Science.” This was the title of a recent event on Capitol Hill, co-hosted by The Planetary Society, that showcased the extraordinary work of NASA Science-supported researchers from across the country. This week’s Planetary Radio brings you insights into the event, what it means for space advocacy, and some of the cool technology on display.