ScienceThe Planetary Society funds three new STEP Grant projects
The Planetary Society says the projects range from asteroid-defense technology to mapping the far reaches of the Solar System, with funding from members and donors.
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The Planetary Society announced three 2026 STEP Grant winners, crediting its members and donors for the funding. It says the projects range from asteroid-defense technology to mapping the Solar System’s far reaches. Its review panel included planetary scientists and former NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld.