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Sep 22, 2017
The Planetary Society’s Emily Lakdawalla Receives Honorary Degree from The Open UniversityLondon, England (22 September 2017) – The Open University, the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning, presented an honorary degree of Doctor of the University to science writer and educator Emily Lakdawalla, in recognition of her excellence in planetary and space science communication.
Sep 20, 2017
Press Conference to Follow Bill Nye Highlight Lecture at International Astronautical CongressBill Nye and other LightSail® engineering team members will be available to answer journalists’ questions following the Highlight Lecture and LightSail 2 animation debut.
Sep 12, 2017
The Planetary Society Shares Media Resources for Cassini Grand Finale CoverageThe Cassini spacecraft’s end-of-mission on September 15 is an important and riveting topic for global media. The Planetary Society is pleased to provide information, expert analysis and resources to journalists, including through our Bruce Murray Space Image Library.
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