The Planetary Society's CEO gets a star this week on Planetary Radio.

I'm Sarah al-Ahmad of the Planetary Society, with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

Bill Nye, sometimes known as the science

guy, has officially joined the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We'll hear from Bill, the chief executive

officer of the Planetary Society, about what it means to be one of the few science communicators

ever honored with a star. And we'll share highlights from the Los Angeles ceremony.

Then we'll head to Washington, D.C. for a space policy update with Casey Dreyer, our chief of space policy, and Jack

Corelli, our director of government relations, as Congress wrestles with NASA's future. And we'll wrap

things up with Bruce Betts, our chief scientist, for what's Up. If you love planetary radio, I want to stay

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podcasting platform. By subscribing, you'll never miss an episode filled with new and awe-inspiring

ways to know the cosmos and our place within it. You might not think of the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a place where science shines,

but every once in a while, it does.

Over the decades, a handful of inventors and explorers have earned their stars there.

Thomas Edison, for his motion picture innovations,

George Eastman for role film, and even actress inventor Hetty Lamar, whose frequency hopping idea paved the way for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Astronauts have also made their mark.

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were honored with a special moon-shaped plaque that sits at Hollywood and Vine,

recognizing the Apollo 11 mission that captivated the world.

It's rare for anyone to be honored on the Walk of Fame specifically for science communication media.

One notable exception is Steve Irwin, whose wildlife work inspired millions of people around the world.

That's what makes Bill Nye's new star so special.

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