New Horizons' close encounter with Pluto will reveal its icy secrets
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 06:40
in Astronomy & Space
At around 10 pm AEST on Tuesday July 14, the New Horizons spacecraft will sweep past the dwarf planet Pluto at a distance of less than 12,500 kilometres. In doing so, it will bring one of humankind's most remarkable achievements to a thrilling climax.