The Planetary Society

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

A nonprofit advocacy organization co-founded by Carl Sagan that promotes space exploration, NASA science missions, and funding for related initiatives. The organization hosts the Planetary Radio podcast and supports research in areas including SETI, planetary defense, and educational programs. It has recently undergone leadership transition, with Jennifer Vaughn becoming CEO following Bill Nye's tenure.

Mentioned On

America At Night with McGraw Milhaven Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science Elon Musk Podcast StarTalk Radio

Episode Mentions

America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 11, 2026

Craig Sumner & Dr. Bruce Betts on Artemis II, Nikki Gerber on the Fight Over Data Centers

“Scientific organization providing expert analysis on lunar science and light sail propulsion technology”

Artemis II Mission Success and Splashdown RecoveryHuman Spaceflight Return After 50-Year GapLunar Science and Meteorite Impact Observations

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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II’s AVATAR and a sungrazing comet

“Funded MAPS program with two Shoemaker Near-Earth Object grants for camera equipment”

Organ-on-chip technology and tissue engineeringPersonalized medicine and precision healthDeep space radiation effects on human biology

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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Feb 25, 2026

Did an impact trigger cryovolcanism on Umbriel?

“Podcast host organization; advocacy group for NASA science missions and space exploration funding”

Cryovolcanism on icy moonsOrbital resonance and tidal heatingImpact crater morphology and thermal inference

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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Feb 20, 2026

Book Club Edition: Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts’ latest for kids

“Organization employing Betts as Chief Scientist; funds SETI research, planetary defense initiatives, and educational programs”

Children's Science Education and STEM LiteracyPlanetary Defense and Near-Earth Asteroid DetectionSearch for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)

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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Feb 18, 2026

A new chapter at The Planetary Society: Jennifer Vaughn becomes CEO

“Primary subject of episode; nonprofit organization undergoing CEO leadership transition from Bill Nye to Jennifer Vaughn”

NASA Science Budget Advocacy and Federal Funding ProtectionNonprofit Leadership Succession PlanningSpace Exploration Missions and Planetary Science

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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Feb 11, 2026

Where did Earth’s water come from? Clues hidden in Apollo Moon dust

“Podcast host organization; co-founded by Carl Sagan; advocates for space exploration and science”

Lunar regolith composition and impact vaporization processesOxygen isotope geochemistry and triple isotope frameworksEarth's water origin and delivery mechanisms

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Elon Musk Podcast · Dec 29, 2025

Can Isaacman Beat China to the Moon?

Artemis lunar programCommercial space partnershipsNASA budget cuts

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StarTalk Radio · Nov 11, 2025

Cosmic Queries – Quantumly Stupid

“Funded and launched solar sail technology to demonstrate light's ability to perform propulsive work in orbit”

Dimensional Physics and Spatial GeometrySpace Elevator Technology and FeasibilityAI in Education and Personalized Learning

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