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Welcome to The Planetary Society's Press Room. Here you'll find the latest information about Society events, programs, leaders, and other news about the exploration of the universe.

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Press Releases

Dec 14, 2006

Give a Journey to Mars as a Special Holiday Gift

In 2007, The Planetary Society will send a DVD to Mars aboard Phoenix, NASA's newest Scout mission. It will contain the names of individuals from around the world.

Dec 13, 2006

Planetary Society Offers $50,000 Prize for Asteroid Tagging Designs

The Planetary Society is offering $50,000 in prize money for the competition to design a mission to rendezvous with and “tag” a potentially dangerous near-Earth asteroid.

Dec 04, 2006

Foundation Joins Planetary Society Call for An International Lunar Decade

The Secure World Foundation has joined forces with The Planetary Society in calling for an International Lunar Decade to begin in 2007.

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