Scientists get their last look at Pluto's mysterious dark spots
The closer the New Horizons spacecraft gets to Pluto, the more puzzling the dwarf planet becomes.
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It's showtime for Pluto; prepare to be amazed by NASA flyby
Pluto, reveal thyself, and Earthlings, enjoy the show. On Tuesday, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will sweep past Pluto and present the previously unexplored world in all its icy glory.
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Astronomer's ashes nearing icy world he discovered: Pluto
Come Tuesday, Clyde Tombaugh will pass within 7,800 miles (12,550 kilometers) of the icy world he discovered 85 years ago.
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NASA craft discovers heart shape on Pluto as flyby nears
There's a near-perfect heart shape on Pluto's rusty red surface which scientists are seeing for the first time as a piano-sized NASA spacecraft, New Horizons, hurtles toward the distant body on its way toward a historic flyby ...
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New Image of Pluto: 'Houston, We Have Geology'
It began as a point of light. Then, it evolved into a fuzzy orb. Now – in its latest portrait from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft – Pluto is being revealed as an intriguing new world with distinct surface features, including ...
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Scientists simulate the space environment during New Horizons flyby
When destined to stay close to Earth, spacecraft often must withstand the hazards of our space environment. They can be exposed to regular radiation showers from the sun and - if the space weather is particularly intense, ...
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New Horizons' close encounter with Pluto will reveal its icy secrets
At around 10 pm AEST on Tuesday July 14, the New Horizons spacecraft will sweep past the dwarf planet Pluto at a distance of less than 12,500 kilometres. In doing so, it will bring one of humankind's most remarkable achievements ...
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Pluto's 'heart' revealed as New Horizons probe starts flyby campaign
Emotions are rising exponentially with the rousing revelation that Pluto has a huge 'Heart' as revealed in stunning new imagery received just today (July 8) from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft – which has also officially ...
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NASA mission chases Pluto's shadow to catch details of its atmosphere
As NASA's New Horizons spacecraft closes in on Pluto—scheduled to make its closest approach on July 14—another mission much closer to Earth has caught sight of the dwarf planet's shadow: On June 29, SOFIA (Stratospheric ...
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Spacecraft closing in on Pluto hits speed bump, but recovers
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is on track to sweep past Pluto next week despite hitting a "speed bump" that temporarily halted science collection.
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