# The Planetary Society

- **Website:** <https://theplanetarysociety.org>
- **Primary alias:** `theplanetarysociety.org`

## Description

The Planetary Society, co-founded by renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan in 1980, stands as the foremost nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting space exploration and science. With a mission to empower citizens worldwide to advance these crucial endeavors, The Planetary Society focuses on three core initiatives: exploring worlds within our solar system and beyond, finding life beyond Earth, and defending our planet from potential asteroid and comet impacts.

Through programs such as LightSail, the organization showcases innovative citizen-funded spacecraft that demonstrate ground-breaking technologies like solar sailing. Members can access a wealth of educational resources including articles, space missions updates, and engaging multimedia content, while advocating for space policy and public outreach. Additionally, The Planetary Fund supports projects aligned with their enterprises, allowing contributions to help accelerate discovery and exploration.

By becoming a member, enthusiasts of all ages can join the largest space advocacy movement, engaging in activities that inspire curiosity and drive progress in space science.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Astronomy _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/planetarysociety)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/planetarysociety)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/the-planetary-society)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/planetarysociety)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idbzz2ufvD/w/820/h/250/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1734686226402)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idbzz2ufvD/w/882/h/882/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1734686226729)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tia Maria | #c14811 | accent |
| Lochmara | #037cc2 | dark |
| Catskill White | #e2e8f0 | light |

## Fonts

- Poppins — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idbzz2ufvD/w/1128/h/191/idOjlx55xF.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1734686226502)

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