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Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
A Victory for Exploration
We celebrate success as Congress passes a bill that restores funding to NASA's Planetary Science program, allowing for more missions, begins a mission to Europa, and funds Plutonium fuel development.
Sequestration Claims its First Victim at NASA
The first major effects of Sequestration were felt at NASA yesterday, with new rules severely restricting travel and scientific conference attendance by NASA scientists and contractors.
Rep. Adam Schiff Responds to Questions on Planetary Science Funding
Rep. Adam Schiff's response to the state of Planetary Science funding from his recent online town hall.
Proposed House Budget Increases NASA Funding for SLS and Commercial Crew, Leaves Science Untouched
The U.S. House of Representatives unveiled their new funding bill for the remainder of the 2013 fiscal year, which funds NASA at 2012 levels with the exception of its SLS and Commercial Crew programs.
The Sequester Will Cut NASA Science by an Additional $52 million
Brand new information about the effects of the across-the-board cuts known as Sequestration, if they were to be enacted.
What Has NASA Done for Me Lately?
NASA released its Spinoff 2012 report, detailing the numerous technology transfers, inventions, and economic impact by the U.S. space program.
A New Statement on NASA's 2020 Rover Mission
The Planetary Society remains committed to a balanced program of solar system exploration, with Mars, outer planets, and small missions all playing an important part.
Up Is the New Up
The European Space Agency will enjoy a 6.5% increase in funding this year, reports SpaceNews.
Advocacy Update: The Society Traveled to Washington
The Planetary Society makes another visit to Capitol Hill to advocate for Planetary Science funding at NASA.
Planetary Society Hangout: Jan 10th, 2013 - AAS Coverage with Astronomer Meg Schwamb
Join Casey Dreier and Emily Lakdawalla as they are joined by Dr. Meg Schwamb from Yale University. They will discuss the latest announcements from the American Astronomical Society 2013 conference and Dr. Schwamb's research in outer solar system bodies.
New Details on the 2020 Mars Rover
The 2020 Rover will achieve its cost-savings by using $200 million of existing hardware left over from the Curiosity mission, said the Director of the Planetary Science division within NASA.
The Astronomy Budget Squeeze
It's not just the Planetary Sciences division within NASA that's under harsh budgetary times. The NSF Division of Astronomical Sciences is facing a choice between funding scientists and funding telescopes. A report from the 221st AAS meeting in Long Beach.
Tiptoeing Towards the Edge
NASA's Planetary Science Division looks to lose about $100 million in addition to the deep cuts already proposed for 2013.
Where We Stand: The year in advocacy and what's ahead for 2013
We've had a very busy year defending funding for NASA's Planetary Science division.
The 2020 Rover in Context
The 2020 rover announced today is entirely consistent with NASA's reduced commitment to planetary exploration due to its 2013 budget.
One Year Ago
MSL Curiosity left the Earth one year ago today. This is my experience of the launch.
What We're Fighting For
We're fighting for the restoration of NASA's planetary sciences budget to return to its 2012 level. What does that get us? New financial analysis from our sources in the scientific community provides us a glimpse.
NASA's New Direction For Mars (Maybe)
The future of the Mars Exploration Program exists as multiple mission plans straining to exist in the brutal new cost cap from the FY13 budget, pushed far into the future.
The OMB Didn't See This Coming
In ten days, our members and supporters sent over 17,000 emails to staff members who create and influence NASA's planetary science budget. The public support is there. We're making difference but not letting up.