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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.

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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.

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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!

The Planetary Society

Growing space salads and advocating for exploration

Jason Davis

Our understanding of exoplanets grows as more tools to peer into space come online.

Kate Howells

How exoplanet discoveries reshape the prospect of alien life.

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Sometimes science happens by accident. Other times, it goes exactly to plan.

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A star will become visible in the night sky, and old data from Venus yield new discoveries.

Casey Dreier

A critical part of a balanced exploration program, competed missions are scientist-led projects that cost less and occur more frequently than large, flagship-class missions.

Asa Stahl

A giant stellar explosion is going to be visible from Earth. Here's how to see it.

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This week brings updates on the next missions to rove — and maybe even fly — over the surface of Mars.