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Small BodiesStories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
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.
What sci-fi dreams are made of
From a space station cemetery to a super-resilient spacecraft, the feats of human ingenuity that make space exploration possible are the stuff of science fiction dreams.
New year, same universe
While missions are achieving new things, the cosmos reminds us that some things are universal.
Space is always worth the wait
With space missions like JWST and Voyager, decades of development yield decades of discovery.
Mind-blowing pictures of the solar system's most volcanic worlds
An up-close look at volcanoes in space and how they differ from those on Earth.
Blurring the lines between imagination and reality
The realities of space go beyond what we can see, and perhaps even beyond what we can imagine.
We love Lucy
Everything you need to know about NASA’s Lucy mission to the Trojan asteroids.
Rocky worlds rock
This week we're all about the rocky planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
Supereruptions and psychedelia
The surface of Mars can teach us about its history and, with the right imaging techniques, conjure flashbacks of 60s psychedelia.
Looking forward to looking into deep space
The newest issue of The Planetary Report takes a look at the James Webb Space Telescope and what it will teach us about the cosmos.
For every world, there is a season
When we explore space we see familiar things: seasons, ice caps, and maybe someday even plants.
Dunes and doppelgangers
What can we learn from patterns in the Martian sands? And what’s that Earth-like planet over there?
Planetary protection: How to explore Mars and other worlds responsibly
Planetary protection means protecting other worlds from Earthly microbes and containing possible microbes that sample return missions might bring back to Earth.
Proximity and distance
Looking at planets and moons from near and far, and figuring out how to get all the way out there.
LightSail 2 Sails On!
The Planetary Society’s crowdfunded LightSail 2 spacecraft is going strong and still making history.
The Icy Intrigue of Enceladus
Saturn’s icy moon invites further study, and The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 spacecraft celebrates an anniversary.
Remembering Missions And Anticipating Those To Come
Reminisce about the influential Viking missions, picture seeing your all-time favorites on your wall, and get excited for what’s to come.
Seeing Ourselves in Space
When we look at our planet, look for life, or direct a rover to look at itself, we see ourselves in new ways.
Unlikely Space Travelers
Squid, mice, and stuffed animals may seem like Earthlings, but this week they’re coming to you from space.
Spotting Rovers From Above and Asteroids From Afar
China’s Zhurong Mars rover snaps a selfie and gets a bird’s-eye-view pic from above, and asteroid hunters of all kinds look out for dangerous rocks.