New Horizons NASA's mission to pluto

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The New Horizons mission by NASA is set to encounter Pluto in 150 days, providing unprecedented insights into the dwarf planet. The mission aims to gather detailed data that may influence Pluto's classification status. Enthusiasts and scientists alike are eagerly anticipating the findings, which could reshape our understanding of the outer solar system.

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  • Knowledge of spacecraft navigation and data collection techniques
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For anyone interested in the New Horizons Pluto encounter you can view it's progress here:

http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
150 days left! What are your thoughts on this mission?
I have been looking forward to getting a real look at Pluto since I was a child. Maybe they might reclassify Pluto as a planet again when they get a closer look at it.
 
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