The Planetary Society Is A Non Profit Organization Established In 1980 By Carl Saganbruce Murrayand Louis Friedmanbased In The United Statesits Mission Is To Empower Citizens To Advance Space Science And Explorationaiming To Deepen The Understanding Of The Cosmos And Humanity S Role Within It The Organization Engages In Advocacy For Increased Funding For Space Explorationfunds Research Projects Related To Setiexoplanetsand Asteroid Defenseand Provides Educational Resources Through Its Magazine The Planetary Report It Also Supports Technological Innovationsparticularly In Solar Sailingwith A Global Community Of Over 2 Million Space Enthusiaststhe Planetary Society Fosters Public Engagement In Space Exploration Under The Leadership Of Ceo Bill Nyeits Efforts Have Significantly Impacted Planetary Exploration And Raised Awareness About The Importance Of Space Science
