A Comet Visitor and a Pretty Metal Moon

The week’s space news, plus your guide to the night sky and ways you can contribute to Venus science.

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Mars in all its glory, and a planet as hot as a star

Dive into Mars mania and catch up on this week's space exploration updates.

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Asteroids, Asteroids, Asteroids!

Gear up for Asteroid Day on 30 June, explore the latest issue of The Planetary Report, and get your fill of space news for the week.

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Your Impact: June 2020 Solstice

We're celebrating a successful Day of Action in Washington D.C., remembering SETI@home, and looking forward to LightSail 2's extended mission.

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Sample Return Roundup

It's a banner year for sample return missions. In 2020, China, Japan, and the United States are all scheduled to have sample return missions in flight, seeking to retrieve material from near-Earth asteroids, the Moon, and eventually Mars.

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Pictures of Earth

During this singular moment in history as the entire world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought it would be appropriate to share some of our favorite pictures of Earth from space.

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A Ring of Fire and Titan's Explosive Volcanoes

All the latest space news, plus ways you can celebrate and advocate for space.

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What Is a Solar Eclipse? Your Questions Answered.

Your guide to total, partial, and annular eclipses: what causes them, what you'll see, and when the next one will happen.

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LightSail 2 Enters Extended Mission Phase

One year after launch, The Planetary Society’s solar sail spacecraft is embarking on an extended mission dedicated to further advancing solar sailing technology.

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Perseverance, Optimism, and an Undeniably Cool Poster

The week’s space news, plus action you can take to advance exploration.

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