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The Planetary Society creates ways for the public to have active roles in space exploration. We develop innovative technologies, like the first solar sail spacecraft, we fund astronomers hunting for hazardous asteroids and planets orbiting other stars, we support radio and optical searches for extraterrestrial life, and we influence decision makers , ensuring the future of space exploration.
The Planetary Society along with its members make exploration happen.
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Advocacy and Education
With our active grassroots campaigns, Planetary Society members influence political decisions and ensure the future of space exploration. Through our magazine, website, and radio show, we're connecting the public with "insider" information.
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Extrasolar Planets
The search for planets beyond our solar system is an exciting and growing field. Well before the first extrasolar planet was found, The Planetary Society was supporting this research and is directly involved in the search.
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Innovative Technologies
The Planetary Society leads the way in developing cutting-edge space technology and private ventures in space. Our solar sail mission, was the first citizen funded mission to space.
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International Mission Participation
When the next lander touches down on the surface of Mars, when the next sample return mission sends its precious cargo back to Earth, when the next spacecraft enters orbit around a giant planet, you could be there too! The Planetary Society is committed to bringing you on board each and every mission launched into space from Earth.
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Mars Exploration
From aiding in the development of Mars rover technology to creating ways for students to have a hands-on role with a mission, the Society's varied Mars projects showcase our strong commitment to Mars Exploration.
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Near Earth Objects
The asteroids and comets that pass near Earth are objects of intrigue and potential harm. The Society supports the study and tracking of these space rocks and is dedicated to finding ways to safeguard our planet if we find one on a collision course us.
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Search for Extraterrestrial Life
At the core of our explorations is the quest to know if life exists beyond Earth. The Planetary Society is a leader in the search for life on other worlds, whether intelligent or microbial. Our active projects: SETI Optical Telescope - Looking for laser signals beamed across the vastness of space. SETI Radio Searches - Huge radio dishes sift through nature's random noise for beacons from other civilizations. SETI@home - the largest distributed computing experiment on Earth. Right now, the radio search into the heart of our galaxy is being upgraded. The optical search is perfecting beyond state-of-the-art electronics. YOU CAN HELP!
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