Spacecraft makes Pluto flyby after 4.8 billion-km journey

We've made it to Pluto by NASA's calculations, the last stop on a planetary tour of…

New images will change our view of Pluto: astronomer

Pictures beaming back from the edge of the solar system will finally resolve Pluto to more…

Observatory in northern Arizona where Pluto was discovered celebrates flyby of icy world

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The observatory where Pluto was discovered is taking full advantage of a flyby…

‘A hallmark moment in human history’ as New Horizons’ epic journey culminates in Pluto flyby

But official confirmation won’t come until Tuesday night, 13 nerve-racking hours later. It takes 4 1/2…

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As historic Pluto flyby just a day away, scientists say the dwarf planet is (a bit) bigger than we thought

New Horizons’ 4.8 billion-kilometre, 9.5-year journey culminates Tuesday morning when the spacecraft zooms within 1,250 kilometres…

Most detailed images ever taken of Pluto reveal huge heart shape on elusive dwarf planet’s surface

The bright heart-shaped area is about 2,000 kilometres across and scientists are puzzled about what it…

Pluto’s moon Charon could have mountains named ‘Spock,’ ‘Mordor,’ ‘Tardis’ or ‘Tatooine’

When NASA's New Horizons spacecraft speeds past Pluto, it's going to spot a lot of new…

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