Original sentence: Members privately fund these projects:.The Planetary Society sponsors projects to seed further exploration.The society launched the Cosmos 1 craft in June 2005, to test the feasibility of Solar sailing
Edited sentence: Notably, the project launched the Cosmos 1 craft in June 2005, to test the feasibility of Solar sailing, a launch that unfortunately failed.The Society sponsors novel and innovative projects that will seed further exploration.The Society's current list of projects includes:.These projects, funded by its members – not with government support, distinguish the Society as an organization that makes it happen