• NASA's Lucy probe will fly by asteroid 'Dinkinesh' on Nov. 1. Here's what to expect

    Updated: 2023-10-31 18:30:01
    On Wednesday, Nov. 1, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will make its first flyby of an asteroid, zooming past a space rock named Dinkinesh before heading to the Trojan asteroids of Jupiter.

  • Star explosions boost deep space cosmic rays to near the speed of light

    Updated: 2023-10-31 17:00:21
    X-ray observations from the supernova remnant SN 1006 show its magnetic fields align to accelerate cosmic rays.

  • Galactic ghouls and vampire stars

    Updated: 2023-10-27 14:30:00
    Space can be a scary place! But fear not — it’s all still fascinating.

  • Unleashing the Cosmic Secrets: Meteorite Hunting with Metal Detectors

    Updated: 2023-10-21 14:52:21
    Meteorites: A Fascinating Glimpse into the Cosmos Introduction: Metal detecting enthusiasts often se

  • Behold, the moon(s)!

    Updated: 2023-10-20 14:30:00
    With International Observe the Moon Night coming up, there are many moons worth checking out.

  • Syzygy + apogee = majesty

    Updated: 2023-10-13 14:30:00
    An annular solar eclipse is about to wow the world, and there’s plenty more to get excited about in space science and exploration this week.

  • Psyche mission successfully launches

    Updated: 2023-10-13 14:20:00
    The spacecraft has begun its six-year journey to the same-name metal world.

  • How astronomers search for life on exoplanets

    Updated: 2023-10-11 14:00:00
    Technologies for studying planets around other stars are advancing all the time. Along with those advancements come new ways to look for possible signs of life on those planets.

  • Cosmic cocktail hour

    Updated: 2023-10-06 14:30:00
    Jupiter looks fit for a martini, and Carl Sagan pairs well with a cosmopolitan. Find out why, and learn about the latest in space science and exploration.

  • The Psyche launch and its journey to a metal world: What to expect

    Updated: 2023-10-02 14:00:00
    The Psyche spacecraft is scheduled to blast off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Oct. 13.

  • With an eye to the future

    Updated: 2023-09-29 14:30:00
    Mars Sample Return’s future depends on what we do now. NIAC’s projects are very future-forward. And in many ways, the future is already here.

  • OSIRIS-REx returns sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth

    Updated: 2023-09-22 17:03:00
    The sample capsule parachuted to a landing at the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range southwest of Salt Lake City.

  • Experience the Total Solar Eclipse

    Updated: 2023-09-22 15:56:00
    A total solar eclipse is coming across North America on April 8, 2024, and you're invited to experience it with The Planetary Society. Explore maps, eclipse glasses, and merch as you get ready for totality.

  • Equinox and equilux

    Updated: 2023-09-22 14:30:00
    Celebrate today’s equinox, but be sure to check when your location’s equilux takes place. And there’s lots to celebrate about this year’s Day of Action.

  • What is an annular solar eclipse?

    Updated: 2023-09-22 14:00:00
    An overview of annular solar eclipses, how they work, what they're like to experience, and how to view one safely.

  • The Day of Action returns to Capitol Hill

    Updated: 2023-09-21 13:39:00
    Planetary Society members traveled to Washington, D.C., in September 2023 to advocate for the future of space science and exploration.

  • Lost and found

    Updated: 2023-09-15 14:30:00
    Some things are lost — Moon rocks, Io’s water, even (briefly) the Sun’s light — but what we find in space is so much greater.

  • A guide to eclipse vocabulary

    Updated: 2023-09-13 14:57:00
    A list of useful words and terms relating to lunar and solar eclipses.

  • A Brief Romp Through Our Solar System

    Updated: 2023-09-11 02:23:04
       I’m going to ask you a question. Are you ready? And that wasn’t the question lol. Do you get kind

  • Cometary sights and sounds

    Updated: 2023-09-08 14:30:00
    Discover what causes a comet’s color and what it might be like to listen to one whiz by.

  • How to see newly discovered Comet Nishimura

    Updated: 2023-09-06 17:28:00
    Comet Nishimura was discovered in August 2023, and is passing close to Earth and the Sun in September. Learn more about it and how to find it.

  • OSIRIS-REx sample return: What to expect

    Updated: 2023-09-05 14:30:00
    The spacecraft will drop off its precious samples of asteroid Bennu on Sept. 24, 2023.

  • See for yourself

    Updated: 2023-09-01 14:30:00
    See the month’s coolest space pictures, see planets in the night sky, and create the future in space that you want to see.

  • Your impact: September equinox 2023

    Updated: 2023-09-01 14:02:00
    Meet the asteroid hunters you help support.

  • A lunar saga

    Updated: 2023-09-01 14:02:00
    How the origins of the Moon could shape the future of human space exploration.

  • Moonstruck

    Updated: 2023-08-25 14:30:00
    From asteroid impacts to spacecraft landings (whether successful or not), the Moon is no stranger to being struck.

  • What would happen if an asteroid hit the Moon?

    Updated: 2023-08-24 14:30:00
    If a large asteroid impacted the Moon, would it cause problems for us here on Earth?

  • Perseid meteor shower lights up skies

    Updated: 2023-08-13 11:51:49
    The annual Perseid meteor shower has lit up skies across the world to the delight of those hoping to

  • Hasta la vista, baby

    Updated: 2023-08-11 14:30:00
    Terminators abound this week in space, and we’ll be back to Mars if NASA gets the budget it needs.

  • Are exoplanet 'terminator zones' a lead in the search for life?

    Updated: 2023-08-10 14:00:00
    Exoplanets with terminator zones are unusual worlds that may challenge our traditional understanding of habitability.

  • Far out, man!

    Updated: 2023-08-04 14:30:00
    Faraway spacecraft, distant objects, the lunar farside, and a pretty out-there art project.

  • Life on Venus: Your Questions Answered

    Updated: 2023-07-28 14:30:00
    Is there life on Venus? Was our planetary neighbor ever inhabited? Here are the answers to your most pressing questions about the possibility of alien life on Venus.

  • That’s a mare

    Updated: 2023-07-21 14:30:00
    An unusual lunar feature, Saturn’s shining rings, and Mars’ complex gullies.

  • Speedy spacecraft and pretty pics

    Updated: 2023-07-14 14:30:00
    Take a look at some of our favorite recent space images and learn about an express mission to Mars.

  • Advocacy Action Center

    Updated: 2023-07-10 14:49:00
    The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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