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The Day of Action to Save NASA Science Join us in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5th & 6th to advocate for NASA science.

Be part of history! On Oct. 5–6, join 250+ space enthusiasts and 12+ partner organizations in Washington, D.C. as we advocate for NASA Science directly to Congress.
The Day of Action is your chance to stand up for the future of space.
⏳ Registration closes Sept. 30:
www.planetary.org/advocacy/day...

NASA Mission Spending Tracker A month-by-month spending reference for threatened NASA science missions.

🚀 New tool alert: Track NASA science mission funding month by month. The White House proposed deep cuts, but Congress hasn’t decided yet — leaving missions in limbo. Compare this year’s spending to last year’s and spot early drops that could mean trouble.
www.planetary.org/mission-spen...

Advocacy Action Center The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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...

Advocacy Action Center The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

Humanity can bring these samples back, but the White House is considering abandoning the mission. Tell Congress they must act and pass timely appropriations for NASA to prevent a funding gap: www.planetary.org/advocacy-act...

NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year - NASA A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken

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

Opinion | Mark Kelly: My Fix for NASA

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.

The Day of Action to Save NASA Science Join us in Washington, D.C., to advocate for NASA science.

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...

The Planetary Society commends Congress for rejecting… The Planetary Society released a statement in response to legislation by the Appropriations Committees of the United States House of Representatives’ and…

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...

Ten years after Pluto, New Horizons faces a new threat The newly proposed budget for NASA would shut down the spacecraft midflight.

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...

Scientists behind threatened NASA missions explain what’s at stake Here is what they have to say, in their own words.

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.🍋

Space Policy Edition: NASA’s 2026 budget Alicia Brown from the Commercial Space Federation and Brittany Webster from the American Geophysical Union join the show to discuss NASA’s fiscal year…

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...

Save NASA Science Campaign progress report A status update from The Planetary Society's policy experts.

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...

Updates from our asteroid-hunting Shoemaker NEO Grant winners An overview of updates from some of our previous Shoemaker NEO Grant winners.

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

Advocacy Action Center The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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...

NASA's disastrous 2026 budget proposal in seven charts The White House has put forward a radical, wasteful proposal for NASA. We have the data to prove it.

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...

The dark age of NASA science? Analyzing the FY 2026 budget proposal The Fiscal Year 2026 congressional budget justification for NASA could mark the beginning of a dark age for NASA science. We examine what’s at stake and…

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...

Advocacy Action Center The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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

Advocacy Action Center The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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

Billions wasted, mysteries unsolved: The missions NASA may be forced… Proposed NASA cuts would cancel dozens of space missions — including spacecraft already paid for, launched, and making discoveries.

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...

Turbulent times NASA’s science budget is facing historic cuts, and advocates like you need to speak up. Jupiter has its own turbulence, too, but to learn more about it,…

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...

The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the aliens? The conditions for intelligent life to arise don't seem uncommon in the Cosmos. So where is everybody?

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...