(NASA TV) NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is closing fast on an unexpectedly spotted Pluto, the most distant planetary body ever explored.
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13Jul/15
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13Jul/15
NASA prepares for ‘New Horizons’ to pass by Pluto
NASA says New Horizons spacecraft is on track to be the first probe to visit Pluto — as it is due to pass the planet in less than 24 hours.
12Jul/15
Excitement grows as New Horizons spacecraft nears historic flyby of Pluto
Historic flyby of Pluto on track: scientists standby to be wowed by detailed images of the mysterious planet.
11Jul/15
NASA holds daily briefing as New Horizons makes it’s final approach to Pluto
NASA officials say they see black and white images of Pluto’s geological patterns sent back to earth by New Horizons’ mission as it is set to be the first probe to visit the distant world.
11Jul/15
Distant Pluto finally gets its day in the sun
NASA officials say New Horizons’ historic flyby of Pluto is on track, set to make the spacecraft the first probe to visit the distant world.
19Mar/15
NASA confirms ocean on Jupiter moon, raising prospects for life
NASA confirms that a moon orbiting Jupiter has an ocean beneath its icy surface.
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03Mar/15
NASA spacecraft to enter Ceres’ orbit later this week
(Next Media) – NASA’s Dawn spacecraft will reach dwarf planet Ceres on Friday, marking the end of its eight-year journey. The spacecraft’s mission is to study both Vesta, one of the largest asteroid in our solar system, and Ceres, an icy dwarf planet.
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