JUST IN! Congress is considering a stopgap bill to keep the government open through Nov. 20. OMB is planning to cut billions from NASA during this, risking paid-for missions and thousands of jobs. Tell Congress to protect NASA science and prevent these cuts: www.planetary.org/advocacy-act...

BREAKING NEWS: NASA has found a potential sign of past life on Mars. www.nasa.gov/news-release...

A poignant article by Senator Mark Kelly on how ensuring a continued American presence in space is crucial to keeping our country’s engine of science and innovation moving.

Live in the U.S.? We’re organizing in-person meetings for you to speak directly with your elected officials in Washington, D.C. October 5–6, join us and nearly a dozen partner organizations for the Day of Action to save NASA’s space science. Make your voice heard. www.planetary.org/advocacy/day...

Our efforts are WORKING to Save NASA Science! This is a huge step, but the work is not over. Thank you to everyone who wrote to your Reps, signed our petition, shared our updates, or spoke to a friend. Keep contacting Congress, we are almost to the finish line. www.planetary.org/press-releas...

As New Horizons marks its 10-year anniversary of the Pluto flyby, it’s a bittersweet milestone. The mission, which made headlines globally, now faces the threat of being shut down mid-flight due to proposed NASA budget cuts. Learn about the Pluto flyby: www.planetary.org/articles/ten...

What’s really at stake if NASA’s science budget gets slashed and entire science missions are canceled? We asked the scientists leading those missions, and their stories reveal what we all stand to lose. Here’s what they told us: www.planetary.org/articles/sci...

Three boys in Murrieta, CA—Jacob, his brother Tommy, and their friend Thomas—set up a lemonade stand, not for extra money but to support our campaign to 'Save NASA Science.' They raised $97 and donated it to our efforts. When kids stand up for space with lemonade, there’s hope for the future.🍋

Alicia Brown from the Commercial Space Federation and Brittany Webster from @agu.org join the show to discuss NASA’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, which aims to cut science by 47%, and reduce staffing to levels not seen since 1960. www.planetary.org/planetary-ra...

You’ve seen our advocacy efforts to Save NASA Science—here’s what happened and what’s next as we approach critical budget decisions in Washington. ⬇️ www.planetary.org/articles/sav...

Thanks to our members, we fund vital asteroid impact research through the Shoemaker NEO Grants. These grants help advanced amateur astronomers enhance their observatories and protect Earth from asteroid threats. Read the latest from our grant winners here: www.planetary.org/articles/sho...

Today, we delivered a global petition with 20,787 names on it. 20,787 people from all fifty states and around the world raised their voices for NASA. Thank you for adding your name. Thank you for taking a stand to Save NASA Science. 📸 1: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

Today is the LAST day to sign our petition! We’re just shy of 20k signatures, with thousands supporting space science. Congress needs to hear from you. Add your name and show that you stand against these cuts. planet.ly/petition

The Planetary Society will provide a NASA budget briefing on Thursday, June 12, at 12pm ET where we'll answer the science community's questions. Register for free: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Need data to explain the disastrous proposed cuts to NASA? Here are seven charts that lay out why The White House’s FY2026 budget proposal poses a historic threat to NASA. www.planetary.org/articles/nas...

Our global petition to save NASA science closes this Thursday, and we’re just shy of 15,000 signatures! Every name counts, this petition will be hand-delivered to members of Congress. Add yours today, Save NASA Science. planet.ly/petition

Looking for one place to track what’s happening with NASA’s space science budget? 💡 Our Space Policy Advocacy Hub has you covered, with the latest letters, updates, and resources you need to stay informed. Check it out ➡️ www.planetary.org/save-nasa-sc...

Everything you need to know about the 500-page FY2026 budget proposal for NASA. ⬇️ This week on Planetary Radio, Sarah sits down with Jack Kiraly, our director of government relations, to unpack what’s inside and what it means for the future of space science. www.planetary.org/planetary-ra...

Wondering how NASA science benefits your state? We’ve built an interactive dashboard where you can explore detailed economic impact reports for every U.S. state and the congressional districts they touch. Explore the data here: dashboards.planetary.org/nasa-science...

BREAKING: The president's budget request just hit Congress, which could usher in a dark age for NASA space science. Congress has the final say, but you can help shape the outcome by adding your name to our global petition. This is just the start of our fight. Sign the petition: planet.ly/petition

We are on Capitol Hill today to advocate for space and support the kickoff event of the Planetary Science Caucus, a group of Democratic and Republican members of Congress who support space science and exploration. Learn more about the Planetary Science Caucus: www.planetary.org/advocacy/the...

Senator @captmarkkelly.bsky.social ‪is leading a letter urging full funding for NASA Science in FY 2026 and a higher overall NASA budget. It complements the bipartisan House letter from Reps. Chu and Bacon. Senators must join by Wednesday, May 21. Contact your Senators now ➡️ planet.ly/senateletter

We now have a petition anyone around the world can sign to help save NASA science by urging the United States Congress to reject the proposed 47% cut to NASA’s science programs, before the 2026 budget is finalized. We need 1,000 signatories by June 12, 2025. Help us save NASA! ✍️ planet.ly/petition

Here are all the missions that face cancellation as part of a devastating 47% cut to NASA's science program. www.planetary.org/articles/bil...

This week is all about turbulence in space science, from struggling missions to historic proposed NASA cuts. It feels like a Jupiter storm, but there are bright spots, too. Learn about them all. Subscribe to The Downlink for top space science stories every week. ⬇️ www.planetary.org/the-downlink...

Heard of the Fermi Paradox? It’s a favorite among space enthusiasts—it asks, 'Where are all the aliens?' In a Universe this vast, why aren’t they popping in to say hello? We break down the paradox and explore compelling explanations for why we might still be alone. www.planetary.org/articles/the...

How did we lose the ability to return to the Moon after Apollo? Casey Dreier talks with sociologist Janet Vertesi, who studies NASA mission teams, to explore how institutional knowledge gets lost—and what that means for the future of space exploration. Listen here: www.planetary.org/planetary-ra...

Have space science funding cuts affected you? We're producing a Planetary Radio episode on how U.S. budget reductions impact the global space science community. Whether you're a student, researcher, or mentor impacted by cuts, email us to share your experience at: [email protected].

The reality is worse than we thought. The White House proposed the largest single-year cut to NASA in history. We urge Congress to reject this proposal and work on a bipartisan solution for a strong space program that reflects humanity’s potential. Our statement: www.planetary.org/press-releas...

We, along with a powerful coalition of science, industry, and advocacy groups, released a joint letter today urging congressional leaders to push back against potential cuts to space science. Read the letter and join us in standing up for space science: www.planetary.org/press-releas...

Thank you to Newt Gingrich, Bob Walker, and Charles Miller for supporting space science at NASA from ‘reckless’ cuts. This is not a partisan issue!

Our Chief of Space Policy, Casey Dreier, shares insights in today's New York Times on NASA's budget cuts and their implications for the search for extraterrestrial life. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/o...

🌍One small vote for you, one giant leap for space science! Today is the last day to vote! You’ve helped make this possible, help us go further by elevating our advocacy and outreach efforts around the world. Vote for us in the Webby Awards: Category 1: wbby.co/3XATOlO Category 2: wbby.co/3FI71D4

The space sector is data-rich but insight-poor. Jack Kuhr of Payload Space joins Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition to explore how business and budget data — not spacecraft science — can shape investments, drive growth, and influence policy. www.planetary.org/planetary-ra...

We’re up for TWO Webby Awards in Science & Education — for social media and short-form video! The Academy picks one, but the People’s Voice is up to you. Your support got us here. Please consider voting for us! vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting... and vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

The Day of Action united over 100 passionate space enthusiasts in Washington, D.C. to champion space science and exploration — carrying forward the legacy of Carl Sagan, Louis Friedman, and Bruce Murray. Read how it went ⬇️ www.planetary.org/articles/202...

JWST has captured the first clear images of auroras on Neptune—a groundbreaking discovery from Guaranteed Time Observations led by Dr. Heidi Hammel, Vice President of The Planetary Society’s Board. But that’s just the beginning. Learn what else they found ⬇️

It’s our Day of Action, and more than 100 passionate space advocates showed up on Capitol Hill to speak up for the future of space science. 🗣️ If you aren't joining us on the ground, sign this letter to stand with us. Then, pass it on. Change starts with you! planet.ly/action2025

The Planetary Report is here! 🎉 We not only advocate for space science funding, fund asteroid defense, and cutting-edge space tech—but we also bring you the best space magazine out there. Members get the print edition, but the digital version is FREE for all! 👀⬇️ www.planetary.org/planetary-re...

There are reports The White House is considering a 50% cut to NASA’s science programs, and 25% of its overall budget, which would be catastrophic for both current and planned missions. But, there is still time for the administration to reconsider. Read our full statement ⬇️

Congratulations to everyone involved in yesterday’s successful launch of Lunar Trailblazer! Led by Planetary Society President Bethany Ehlmann, this mission is the first to map the Moon’s water for future surface missions to its poles. www.planetary.org/space-missio...

We welcome the Trump Administration’s reconsideration of removing nearly all probationary civil servants at NASA. Thank you to everyone—inside and outside the agency—who made this happen, and to the thousands of space advocates nationwide who took action in just 48 hours. planet.ly/4RSdU

The Planetary Society strongly opposes the sudden, indiscriminate dismissal of more than 1,000 scientists, engineers, and explorers at NASA — the largest involuntary workforce reduction since the end of the Apollo program. Read more on our stance. ⬇️