Jun 23, 2006 | MISSIONS
Pluto's Two Small Moons Christened Nix and Hydra
(JHU - APL) - The two small satellites of Pluto discovered in May 2005 have been named Nix and Hydra.
Jun 15, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Horizons Tracks an Asteroid
(JHU - APL) - New Horizons tested its tracking and imaging capabilities this week on an asteroid orbiting in the asteroid belt.
Feb 28, 2006 | SCIENCE
Researchers Discover Two New Moons of Pluto
(Johns Hopkins APL) - Researchers use Hubble to identify two moons around Pluto.
Jan 20, 2006 | MISSIONS
Headed for Pluto!
(NASA) - Liftoff of New Horizons successfully took place on Jan. 19, 2006 at 2:00:00 p.m. EST.
Jan 18, 2006 |
Try, Try Again
(NASA) - Today's launch window for New Horizons extends from 1:16 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. EST.
Jan 17, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Horizons is in Launch Configuration
(Johns Hopkins APL) - New Horizons is scheduled to launch today if weather permits.
Jan 10, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Horizons: PI Perspective
(NASA) - Researchers discuss planned activities for the first three weeks of the New Horizons mission to Pluto.
Dec 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
New Horizons Aims to Fly Next Month
(NASA) - Launch preparations for the New Horizons mission to Pluto are moving forward and the craft is set to launch next month.
Sep 27, 2005 | MISSIONS
Pluto Space Probe Begins Launch Preparations
(NASA) - NASA's New Horizons spacecraft arrived at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday for final preparations.
Sep 08, 2005 | MISSIONS
September Comes, Complete With Sister Worlds
(NASA) - New Horizons team completes 6-week long space-environment testing.
Jun 13, 2005 | MISSIONS
Journey Begins for NASA's New Horizons Probe
(JHU Applied Physics Laboratory) - The New Horizons spacecraft has been shipped to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
May 31, 2005 | MISSIONS
'Motivated' Team Eyes Mission's Next Stage
(NASA) - New Horizons team members are gearing up for the mission's pre-launch space environment testing.
Mar 30, 2005 | MISSIONS
New Horizons Plans Media Briefing, Public Meetings
(NASA) - NASA discusses the planned New Horizons mission at public meetings in Florida.