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What's That On Pluto? Official Names Near for Dwarf Planet Geography
By Elizabeth Howell published
Pluto's famous heart-shaped feature is on the road to getting an official name, nearly two years after its discovery.
Does Pluto Have The Ingredients For Life?
By Elizabeth Howell published
The New Horizons probe that flew by Pluto in 2015 sent back data suggesting this icy world possesses organics, water and energy, or what scientists consider the necessary ingredients for life.
NASA Probe That Buzzed Pluto Fires Engine for 2019 Flyby of Next Target
By Mike Wall published
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft performed a brief engine burn Wednesday (Feb. 1) in preparation for its 2019 flyby of a small, distant object known as 2014 MU69.
Pluto's Moon Charon Had Its Own, Icy Plate Tectonics
By Jesse Emspak published
Pluto's largest moon, Charon, had a process like Earth's plate tectonics beneath its surface, driven by a freezing ice core that expanded and cracked the little world's crust.
NASA to Talk Pluto & Beyond on Facebook Today: Watch Live
By Hanneke Weitering published
NASA's New Horizons team is hosting a live webcast today at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) to discuss the historic Pluto flyby and tantalizing adventures that lie ahead.
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