13K views · 970 reactions | "Moments like these remind us of why we explore space." Robert Picardo, Star Trek: Voyager's Doctor and member of our board of directors, shares the long-awaited first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in our new video. You can learn more about these images at: https://www.planetary.org/articles/james-webb-space-telescope-first-science-images | The Planetary Society | Facebook

'Starfleet Academy' Robert Picardo on the evolution of 'Star Trek.' | MovieWeb

5.2K views · 288 reactions | Our tribute to the Kepler telescope, whose planet-hunting mission just ended this past week. A reading of Johannes Kepler by our board member Robert Picardo. So long, and thanks for all the planets! Kepler searched the skies for 9 wonderful years, discovering and confirming thousands of exoplanets. Farewell, Kepler. And from all of us at The Planetary Society, thank you and congratulations to the Kepler Mission team. | The Planetary Society | Facebook

In this MovieWeb interview, 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' stars Robert Picardo and Gina Yashere discuss guiding the next generation of Starfleet cadets and why this new era of Star Trek is built on optimism, diversity, and accessibility. Picardo reflects on returning as The Doctor after centuries of Starfleet history, while Yashere breaks down Lura Thok’s tough exterior, unexpected empathy, and evolving bond with her students. Together, they explain how Starfleet Academy honors classic Trek val