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Small BodiesStories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
Meet Jennifer Vaughn
Planetary Society CEO Jennifer Vaughn answers questions about her history with the organization, her vision for its future, her love of space, and more.
The next chapter begins
Longtime Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye is handing over leadership of the organization to take on a new role as Chief Ambassador.
The Planetary Society's 2025 book club review
Looking back on our book club picks from the last twelve months.
How do you fit the Solar System on a shirt?
Our newest member perk isn't just a cool piece of apparel — it's a reflection of the science of design.
The Planetary Society's Best of 2025 Winners
The official results of The Planetary Society's Best of 2025 voting campaign.
Charitable deduction updates for 2025 & 2026
Important updates on how U.S. taxpayers can claim deductions on their taxes for charitable contributions.
“We’re made of starstuff.” What does that mean?
Carl Sagan's famous quote is more than just poetic — it's true.
Introducing Ari Koeppel, our first AAAS Policy Fellow
In a milestone that reflects our expanding advocacy and outreach presence in Washington, D.C., Ari Koeppel will join The Planetary Society as the organization's first AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow.
A test bed in the search for life
Updates from a Planetary Society STEP Grant-funded project.
The pale blue dot 35 years later
On its 35th anniversary, a reflection on what the pale blue dot means to us.
Updates from our asteroid-hunting Shoemaker NEO Grant winners
An overview of updates from some of our previous Shoemaker NEO Grant winners.
The 2025 Cosmos Award winner: Dava Sobel
The Planetary Society is proud to announce the newest recipient of the Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science, author Dava Sobel.
Needles in the haystack
How advanced amateurs defend Earth from asteroids.
Capturing magic
A photographer’s guide to auroras.
The LightSail mission: From concept to reality
How a grassroots movement sailed on sunlight.
At the Cosmic Shores Gala, celebration, connection, and hope for the future
The Planetary Society celebrates 45 years of advocating for space science and exploration.
Are we alone in the universe? AI may help us find out
A Planetary Society-funded project uses machine learning to search for intelligent alien life.
Space for everyone
Reflecting on the last strategic era, and on to the next.
How The Planetary Society's grassroots movement shapes the future of space
With wide-reaching support, we're speaking up for space missions and sharing our love of space.
The Planetary Society’s role in real space missions
Since 1980, The Planetary Society has been active in over 20 space exploration missions, from leading public outreach efforts to funding the development of instruments.