By Robin Young | Donor Relations Manager
As if the successful launch of LightSail 2 last June wasn't a reward in and of itself, The Planetary Society has garnered not one but two awards based on LightSail's invention and innovation.
On November 21, we made TIME Magazine's list of 100 Best Inventions of 2019, with LightSail earning praise for "critical proof of concept" with this year's mission The publication judged each contender for the prestigious list based on key factors including originality, creativity, influence, ambition, and effectiveness.
Then, on December 4, LightSail 2 became the Grand Award Winner for the most impressive aerospace innovations of 2019, this time from Popular Science. Read all about it, and tell your friends and neighbors that you helped fund this amazing project! This wouldn't have happened without our tens of thousands of backers and supporters - these accolades belong to you, and to all of our members and donors around the world.
Thank you for your continued support, and keep looking up! Here's to more of the beauty, joy, and passion for space in 2020.
From our space family to yours,
Robin Young, Donor Relations Manager
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