Accelerate progress in our three core enterprises — Explore Worlds, Find Life, and Defend Earth. You can support the entire fund, or designate a core enterprise of your choice.
Share your passion for space exploration by giving a gift membership to The Planetary Society.
Your recipient will join our mission to increase discoveries in our solar system and beyond, elevate the search for life outside our planet, and decrease the risk of Earth being hit by an asteroid. Plus new and upgrading members will get cool swag, like this exclusive member t-shirt.
Membership Benefits and Premiums
Basic Benefits
Memberships across all levels receive the following basic benefits:
Personalized membership card and social media donor badge
Exclusive access to our online Member Community featuring live events, free classes, and more
Subscription to The Planetary Report magazine (choose digital or print)
Member e-newsletters
Opportunities to influence space programs through our advocacy campaigns
Invitations to special events including Planetary Radio Live
Your name sent to space on select space missions
Access to our exciting worldwide member travel programs
Membership Level Premiums
Click buttons below to review unique premiums for each membership level:
With a membership of $4/mo or $50/yr, if you are new member, you will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
For two members in the same household. With a membership of $6/mo or $75/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Two official member T-shirts in your choice of sizes
Two personalized membership cards
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $10/mo or $125/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $20/mo or $250/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $40/mo or $500/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $80/mo or $1,000/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Space exploration calendar
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $200/mo or $2,500/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Space exploration calendar
Official sterling silver logo pin
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $400/mo or $5,000/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Space exploration calendar
Official sterling silver logo pin
Pin, patch, and medallion set for LightSail
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $825/mo or $10,000/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Space exploration calendar
Official sterling silver logo pin
Pin, patch, and medallion set for LightSail
Official gold-plated logo pin
Acknowledgement on Planetary Radio broadcast
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $1,650/mo or $20,000/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Space exploration calendar
Official sterling silver logo pin
Pin, patch, and medallion set for LightSail
Official gold-plated logo pin
Acknowledgement on Planetary Radio broadcast
Postcards from Mars book and art-framed photograph autographed by author and Planetary Society board member, Dr. Jim Bell
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
With a membership of $2,500/mo or $30,000/yr, new members will receive as a premium:
Official member T-shirt in your choice of size
Official member logo pin
Space Images: an awe-inspiring set of four 8x10 inch prints
Recognition in the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s most prestigious donor recognition society, including name recognition in The Planetary Report and on planetary.org
Exclusive advocacy teleconferences with Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and CEO Bill Nye
Planetary Society logo pen — made of 100% aerospace-grade real carbon fiber
Space exploration calendar
Official sterling silver logo pin
Pin, patch, and medallion set for LightSail
Official gold-plated logo pin
Acknowledgement on Planetary Radio broadcast
Postcards from Mars book and art-framed photograph autographed by author and Planetary Society board member, Dr. Jim Bell
Planetariam, a three-dimensional planetary model
Upgrading members will receive any premiums not included in their previous membership level.
T-Shirt Sizes
New members and eligible membership upgrades receive our exclusive member t-shirt. This beautiful print by Thomas Romer of Chop Shop features strange and wondrous worlds of our solar system and includes an illustrated, fact-filled digital guide.
Below are sizing charts to help you select the best size. Measurement units are inches.
Men's T-Shirts
Please note that these are the product specifications of the t-shirts.
Size
Body Length
Body Width
XS
27.75"
16.5"
S
28.75"
18"
M
29.75"
20"
L
30.75"
22"
XL
31.75"
24"
2XL
32.75"
26"
3XL
33.75"
28"
4XL
34"
30"
Women's T-Shirts
Please note that for women's t-shirts, body length is measured from high point shoulder to finished hem at back and chest width is measured across the chest one inch below armhole when laid flat.
Size
Body Length
Chest Width
XS
25.5"
16.75"
S
26"
17.75"
M
26.5"
18.75"
L
27.25"
20.25"
XL
28"
21.75"
2XL
28.5"
23.75"
3XL
29"
25.75"
4XL
29"
27.75"
Members Enjoy Special Privileges
Basic benefits include:
personalized membership card and social media donor badge
exclusive access to our online Member Community featuring live events, free classes, and more
subscription to The Planetary Report magazine (choose digital or print)
member e-newsletters
opportunities to influence space programs through our advocacy campaigns
invitations to special events including Planetary Radio Live
your name sent to space on select space missions
access to our exciting worldwide member travel programs
All active members receive exclusive access to our online Member Community featuring live virtual events, free classes, opportunities to connect with fellow members, and more.
Delivery and Gift Activation
Once your gift recipient has activated their membership via the digital gift certificate (in your confirmation email), your recipient’s membership card(s) and their welcome package will be mailed via post. Gift memberships should be activated within 90 days of purchase. Some deliveries may require more time due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery from the time of membership activation. Thank you for your patience and your support of The Planetary Society through the gift of membership.
Testimonials
“I joined to support an advocacy group that educates the general public, voters, and decision makers on the importance of investment in space.”
Sanmukh Kuppannagari Planetary Society Member
“Being a member of The Planetary Society is like being a part of Starfleet Academy. We're helping to push the boundaries of space exploration to boldly go where no one has gone before.”
Kellie R. Gadeken Planetary Society Member
“Thanks to the support of Planetary Society members around the world, we're on the verge of breakthrough precision that will allow for new discoveries.”
Dr. Debra Fischer Yale University astronomer and head of the 100 Earths exoplanet-hunting project at Lowell Observatory
“We need to make sure that we have groups like The Planetary Society always engaged, always interested… I cannot tell you how important it is.”
Jim Bridenstine Former NASA Administrator
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“Star Trek is, of course, fiction. But its idea is very real and very important. It is this idea which The Planetary Society is devoted to and I believe they can help turn into a reality.”
We're excited to have you give a membership and understand you may have questions. We've compiled answers to our Frequently Asked Questions and encourage you to contact us if you still have any outstanding questions.
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