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Jan 08, 2025
The Planetary Society calls on the incoming administration to move forward with a viable Mars Sample Return planThe Planetary Society has released a statement following current NASA Administrator Bill Nelson’s announcement that the agency will pursue two further studies for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, with a delayed confirmation until mid-2026 and a subsequent return planned by either 2036 or 2039.
Dec 17, 2024
The Planetary Society Commends Congressional Leaders for Space AdvocacyThe Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, commends the work of the Planetary Science Caucus in leading a bipartisan letter supporting a higher topline and addressing the challenges facing NASA as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget negotiations
Dec 04, 2024
The Planetary Society statement on Jared Isaacman’s proposed nomination for NASA AdministratorShould he be confirmed, we look forward to working with Mr. Isaacman to ensure NASA’s space science and exploration ambitions succeed.
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