Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science Looking back: Space exploration in 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Join Kate Howells, a public education specialist, who reveals highlights from The Planetary Society’s Best of 2025 campaign. She shares stunning images that captivate curiosity. Matt Kaplan, a senior comms advisor, and Asa Stahl, a science editor, delve into intense solar activity's impact on missions. Ambre Trujillo discusses Bennu's intriguing findings of organics, while the panel reflects on Artemis 2's mission, lunar samples, and the growing threat of space debris. The conversation wraps up with insights on interstellar discoveries and the future of Venus exploration.
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Vera C. Rubin's Transformative Debut
- The Vera C. Rubin Observatory and its Virgo cluster image revealed millions of galaxies and transformed sky surveys.
- Kate Howells says this new telescope will profoundly expand discoveries and public awe.
Interstellar Visitor Grabbed The World's Eye
- Comet 3I/Atlas captured global attention as an interstellar visitor with surprising behavior.
- Ambre Trujillo highlights how it focused many observatories on a single transient object.
Engage With The Member Community
- Join the Planetary Society member community to discuss and debate space highlights and imagery.
- Kate Howells invites dissenting voices to engage online at planetary.org/best-of-2025.