Our Mission
Planetary Perspectives is the flagship publication of Blue Marble Space (BMS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute and global community of scientists, educators, and lifelong learners built on a simple conviction: to explore is human. We envision a world united by our common identity as ambassadors of Earth.
Our mission is to enable scientists and educators to push the frontiers of knowledge and deliver transformative training. We foster curiosity and creativity in research, communicate with global audiences, and mentor the next generation to be stewards of Earth.
We are a global community and nonprofit research institute, united by a shared commitment to understanding life as a universal phenomenon, inviting lifelong learners on a journey to explore space and advance a sustainable future.
This publication is where that mission lives on the (digital) page.
Every issue brings you dispatches from the frontiers of astrobiology, planetary science, and space exploration, written by researchers, educators, and storytellers. Learn more about BMS’s research, education, and community programs at bluemarblespace.org.
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