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The Winter 2016 issue of The Planetary Report
Posted by Donna Stevens on 2017/01/27 02:39 CST
The Winter 2016 issue of The Planetary Report is on its way to members’ doors, showcasing the stunning year in pictures.
Let's talk about this whole Moon vs. Mars thing for human spaceflight
Posted by Jason Davis on 2017/01/26 06:01 CST | 20 comments
NASA's current human spaceflight goal is Mars, but the Trump administration could change that to the Moon. Is that a good idea? Here's an in-depth look at the differences in science gain, the arguments for and against a potential commercial market, and whether or not the technological and operational challenges required to reach the Moon apply to Mars.
Russia’s Proton rocket grounded by poor quality control
Posted by Anatoly Zak on 2017/01/25 09:56 CST | 1 comment
Russia's workhorse Proton rocket may be grounded until June or July, dealing another blow to the country's launch infrastructure, which has been plagued by brain drain, mismanagement, poor quality control and corruption.
Need a break from Earth? Go stand on Mars with these lovely landscapes
Posted by Kevin Gill on 2017/01/25 09:01 CST | 2 comments
Amateur space image processor Kevin Gill shares some of his stunning 3D images of Mars, created from real spacecraft data.
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2017/01/24 07:43 CST | 4 comments
Four years ago, I announced that I was writing a book about Curiosity, describing the mission from its inception through its nominal mission. I am still not done, so am taking a three-month break from other work -- including this blog -- in order to focus and finish. I'm seeking scientists and engineers to serve as guest bloggers.
Amazing photos of tiny moons as Cassini orbits among the rings
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2017/01/19 12:39 CST | 6 comments
Behold: Daphnis, the tiny, 8-kilometer moon that orbits within a ring gap, gently tugging on the edges of the gap to create delicate scallops.
Here's what history has to say about when Trump's NASA administrator will take office
Posted by Jason Davis on 2017/01/19 06:04 CST | 4 comments
This Friday, Charles Bolden resigns as NASA administrator after a stint of 2,744 days. Robert Lightfoot, the agency's highest-ranking civil servant, will take over as acting admin. How long will Lightfoot serve? If history serves as a guide, it could be a while.
Want to build on our LightSail work? Here are some resources to get started
Posted by Jason Davis on 2017/01/13 10:30 CST | 4 comments
The Planetary Society is launching a new webpage showcasing LightSail academic papers, schematics, parts and imagery.
Posted by Bill Gowan on 2017/01/12 11:40 CST
Last February, a group called the Space Exploration Alliance held their annual "legislative blitz," walking the halls of Congress to sway lawmakers toward increased support for NASA's 2017 budget.
Posted by John Noonan on 2017/01/11 11:36 CST | 1 comment
What is it like behind the scenes before, during, and after the launch of a spacecraft?
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