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Latest Press Releases Nov. 9, 2009 – Planetary Society Awards Thomas O. Paine Award to Steve Squyres and Mars Exploration Rover Team Nov. 8, 2009 – Planetary Society to Sail Again with LightSail Sep. 23, 2009 – Planetary Society Applauds New Water Findings in the Solar System More Press Releases »

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