Articles

Asa Stahl

One rocket could decide how soon humanity returns to the Moon — and maybe one day sets foot on Mars.

Jack Kiraly

If passed, it would be the first standalone NASA authorization since 2017.

The Downlink

Rockets are an integral part of spaceflight, and this week they get the attention and admiration they deserve.

Nancy Atkinson

From the dangers of radiation to the complications of landing a crewed spacecraft, there are myriad technical challenges facing human exploration of Mars.

Casey Dreier

The House would provide a 1% increase to NASA while shifting funding toward larger programs, leaving significant budgetary holes in smaller programs.

The Downlink

From taking hundreds of thousands of photos of Mars to scanning the skies for asteroids, humanity is keeping an eye on our cosmic neighborhood.

Jack Kiraly

On June 28, 2024, The Planetary Society hosted a policy briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., with the goal of educating congressional aides and advisors on the fundamental elements that drive NASA’s success in space science and the challenges facing the enterprise of scientific discovery.

Andrew Jones

China’s first planetary defense test is taking shape. The ambitious mission will use a single launch to observe and impact a near-Earth asteroid.

The Downlink

The first-ever samples from the lunar farside are here on Earth, Titan’s seas are wavy, and you can make LEGO bricks from space dust to build lunar habitats.

Kate Howells

Every two years, The Planetary Society awards a series of grants to asteroid hunters through our Shoemaker Near-Earth Object (NEO) Grant program. Here's the latest from some of our recent grant recipients.

Kate Howells

If you could visit Titan, you'd be in for a very alien experience.

The Downlink

Where and when to spot the ISS, learn what asteroids are made of, and search for life in the Cosmos.

Jason Davis

Binary asteroid systems can be found near Earth, in the main asteroid belt, beyond Neptune, and more.

Kate Howells

C-type, S-type, and M-type are the three most common kinds of asteroids. Here's what each type is made of.

The Downlink

From the largest and most active volcanoes in space to the exoplanet with the “best hair,” this week is all about superlatives.

Asa Stahl

Seeing the ISS is easy and amazing stargazing.

Jack Kiraly

NASA and ESA have signed a partnership agreement to get the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover down to the surface of Mars, getting the mission back on track after geopolitical factors delayed it.

The Planetary Society

Edward C. Stone, Caltech's David Morrisroe Professor of Physics, Emeritus, passed away on June 9 at the age of 88. Stone was a prominent figure in space physics and planetary astronomy, where he led numerous space missions and significantly advanced the field. He was also a cherished friend of The Planetary Society.

Jason Davis

NASA's DART mission showed that if we detect a dangerous asteroid headed toward Earth, knocking it off course with a spacecraft is a potential option.

Moiya McTier

Experience the most famous of our exoplanet friends!