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Jun 23, 2006

Planetary Society Helps Explore Europa on Earth: The Expedition to the Sulfur Springs of Ellesmere Island

As long-time advocates of launching a dedicated mission to Europa, The Planetary Society is helping sponsor an expedition to Ellesmere Island to study glacial springs that appear similar to features on the distant moon.

Jun 14, 2006

House Subcommittee Helps Save Our Science

A House subcommittee approved a budget of $16.7 billion, $100 million less than that requested by the Administration. But, it restored $75 million (out of $330 million) of the funding that the Administration had cut from space science plans.

Jun 05, 2006

30 Years of Pioneer Spacecraft Data Rescued:The Planetary Society Enables Study of the Mysterious Pioneer Anomaly

Two spacecraft, Pioneers 10 and 11, which were launched to Jupiter and Saturn more than 30 years ago, are hurtling towards the edge of our solar system -- but at a slower than expected rate.

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