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Persevering through it all
Exploration will always face setbacks, but this week’s Downlink reminds us of the impressive human ability to persevere.
A joint-letter in support of NEO Surveyor
The National Space Society and The Planetary Society jointly argue for funding the asteroid-hunting NEO Surveyor mission.
First steps and big leaps
Technological innovation is a big part of the fun of space exploration, and you can help make it happen.
The Space Advocate Newsletter, June 2022
NASA's proposal to slash funding for NEO Surveyor highlights the lessons unlearned after COVID.
A hazy shade of winter
A Martian explorer hunkers down for winter and a planet’s haze is explained.
China is getting serious about planetary defense
Here is what we know about the capabilities and technologies China is considering developing in the near future for near-Earth object monitoring, cataloging, early warning and response.
A little too close for comfort
From gas orbiting a supermassive black hole to asteroids orbiting near the Earth, sometimes the vastness of space can feel a bit tight.
When to worry about an asteroid striking Earth
The chances of large impacts from asteroids and near-Earth objects capable of causing widespread damage on Earth are small — but they aren’t zero.
That’s so metal
Gear up for a mission to a metallic world and catch up on the latest in space news.
Earthlings off-planet
Celebrate 61 years of humans in space, and take a look at the latest news from our exploration of the cosmos.
Beyond the far side
Explore the two-faced Moon and meet two new projects paving the way for the future of space science.
Announcing the First-Ever STEP Grant Winners: Citizen Science SETI and Determining Asteroid Properties
The new STEP Grants program is designed to regularly compete a significant portion of The Planetary Society’s science and technology portfolio.
Why you should advocate for planetary defense
People like you need to take action to defend our planet from asteroid impacts.
Announcing the 2021 Shoemaker NEO Grant Winners
More funds than ever before support the work of asteroid hunters from around the world.
So much more than meets the eye
Space is even more spectacular when you can see beyond what the eye can behold.
Alone in space, but not lonely
Comet Leonard heads out to roam free in interstellar space, alongside rogue planets, their moons, and maybe even life.
New year, same universe
While missions are achieving new things, the cosmos reminds us that some things are universal.
Who loves the Sun?
Our host star takes center stage, and JWST demands a little more patience.
Let’s not forget the other Mars explorers
This week we take a look at some of the amazing Mars exploration being conducted, and celebrate the highlights of space in 2021.
Optimism, ethics and pride
The values that have driven space exploration since its beginnings are still going strong today.