the New Horizons probe's close encounter with Pluto lasted just six days as it hurtled past at nearly 50,000 kilometres an hour. I was lucky enough to witness, first-hand, the first images sent ...

An curved arrow pointing right. NASA released this video made from over 100 high-resolution images taken of the former planet Pluto. It gives us a never-before-seen view of the details on the surface.

Join the journey as we delve deeper into the enigmatic realms of Charon and Pluto, unlocking the wonders of our universe one discovery at a time. NASA frequently releases many videos and images ...

Because Pluto is so far, it took time for the spacecraft to transmit all of its stunning views of the distant dwarf planet. Now, NASA has released the sharpest photos the spacecraft took.

Planitia structure on its surface. Ever since NASA's New Horizons sent back the first-ever photos of Pluto in 2015, the dwarf planet's mysterious heart-shaped region has puzzled scientists.

On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft, one of the most advanced ever built, is scheduled to fly by Pluto to take the very first detailed images of the dwarf planet. After nine years and 3 ...