Planetary Defense Conference 2013

Planetary Defense Conference 2013
Post Date April 26, 2013
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It was our first time going to a Planetary Defense Conference and it truly was an amazing experience. 

There were so many organizations, scientists, agencies that really care about the issue of Planetary Defense and that was not only refreshing, but inspiring as well.

Topics of discussion included:

Near Earth Object (NEO) Physical Characterization
Discovering NEOs
Mitigation Techniques & Missions
Impact Effects
Consequence Management & Education

What was the most intriguing to us is that people from all backgrounds, not just scientists and PhD students, were there to support and take interest in …

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Our Take on the NASA 2014 Budget

Our Take on the NASA 2014 Budget
Post Date April 12, 2013
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We could write a blog article to tell you all how outraged we are about the 200 million that was cut from NASA’s budget for FY2014, but instead we need to focus on the positive things that will come from the FY2014 budget and the positive direction that it takes towards the issue of Planetary Defense.

NASA’s FY2012 budget for Near Earth Object Observations was set at 20.4 million, but according the the FY2014 summary, it looks like it has nearly doubled that allotment at 40.5 million. While …

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Curiosity Does It!!

Curiosity Does It!!
Post Date August 6, 2012
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After much nail biting and breath holding, the Curiosity Rover is safe and sound on Mars!

Even though a Mars Rover seemingly has little to do with NEOs or Planetary Defense, the concept of robotic exploration is applicable in almost every exploratory situation. Here at the Society for Planetary Defense, we view the success of Curiosity as a step forward for robotic exploration.

Curiosity, within minutes of landing, was able to provide absolutely stunning and clear images of the planet’s surface, giving everyone who was watching a …

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Wow is SETI’s answer

Wow is SETI’s answer
Post Date August 6, 2012
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A guest post from Andrew Fain, a long time space enthusiast and friend of the Society of Planetary Defense.

Prometheus is emptying your wallet (mine too) this summer and, with interest in aliens at an all time high, I thought it might be a good time to revisit the big question on so many minds for so many years.

Are we alone?

Many wonder why in a galaxy supposedly teeming with life, after searching the cosmos for over 50 years with increasingly powerful radio telescopes have we not heard a thing? Is …

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