Chief Ambassador of the leading non-profit space advocacy organization, where the world’s citizens work to advance space exploration and science.
Galaxy image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA
Space Brings Out the Best in Us
As a student at Cornell University, Bill was introduced to the wonders of astronomy in a class taught by Professor Carl Sagan, cofounder of The Planetary Society. Nye joined The Planetary Society as a Charter Member in 1980. From 2010 to 2026 he served as CEO. Now he's the Society's Chief Ambassador and Vice Chairman of the Board. Nye’s engineering and management experience enabled him to take the lead and play a hands-on role in making programs like LightSail® a success.
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Celebrating the landing of the Curiosity Mars Rover at The Planetary Society’s Planetfest