The Planetary Society
The Planetary Society
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About this organization
Mission
Empowering the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration.
About
The Planetary Society invests in science and technology projects to advance innovative space exploration solutions and research. We provide seed funding to science and technology projects that advance planetary exploration, the search for life, and planetary defense. In 2019, our technology projects launch, deployment, and operations of our Lightsail 2 solar sail spacecraft, supporting a desert test flight of a new planetary sampling system called PlanetVac, and co-sponsoring the 2019 Planetary Defense Conference in Washington, DC.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The planetary society empowers the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration. together with our members, the planetary society develops space technology, guides future space policy, and inspires people of all ages to value the adventure of exploration and the joy of discovery.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The planetary society empowers the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 60 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE, PASADENA, CA, 91101.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 30 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $7,888,188.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $2,646,848 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $820,747 in fundraising expenses.
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