Action Day 2024 was a great success. On Monday, April 29, nearly 100 members of the Planetary Society gathered in Washington, DC, as part of our Annual Day of Action. These advocates (pictured) traveled from across the United States to push for more funding and better support for the country's pioneering space science program. In addition to in-person meetings, nearly 100 advocates from 19 states and the District of Columbia sent letters and made calls to their legislators in support of the Day of Action's key advocacy messages. Image credit: The Planetary Society.
NASA's Europa Clipper mission is almost ready for launch. This week's Planetary Radio It's about the mission. Follow a visit to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory clean room to see the spacecraft and listen to a talk with Bob Pappalardo, Europa Clipper project scientist, about collecting messages from the mission to another world.
You know that astronomy and astrology are two completely different things. But in case you ever run into someone who doesn't, here you go our explainer on the difference between astronomy and astrology, why their names are so similar and their divergent paths throughout history. Also, a good example of why one is a science and the other is not.
We go beyond the horizon. Will you join us? As a supporter of The Planetary Society, you know that every success in space exploration is the result of the community of space enthusiasts, like you, who believe it matters. That's why we're looking to you to help us raise vital funds to expand our core mission and strengthen the Society. Your donation of any amount today is an investment in the future and will help us usher in the next great era of space exploration.
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