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Primary objectives (required) Characterize the global geology and morphology of Pluto and Charon Map chemical compositions of Pluto and Charon surfaces Characterize the neutral (non-ionized) atmosphere of Pluto and its escape rate (Loss of any of these objectives will constitute a failure of the mission.) Secondary objectives (expected) Characterize the time variability of Pluto's surface and atmosphere Image select Pluto and Charon areas in stereo Map the terminators (day/night border) of Pluto and Charon with high resolution Map the chemical compositions of select Pluto and Charon areas with high resolution Characterize Pluto's ionosphere, and its interaction with the solar wind Search for neutral species such as H2, hydrocarbons, HCN and other nitriles in the atmosphere Search for any Charon atmosphere Determine bolometric bond albedos for Pluto and Charon Map surface temperatures of Pluto and Charon (It is expected, but not demanded, that most of these objectives will be met.) Tertiary objectives (desired) Characterize the energetic particle environment at Pluto and Charon Refine bulk parameters (radii, masses) and orbits of Pluto and Charon Search for additional moons, and any rings
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What is the status on New Horizons?
The New Horizons spacecraft is currently over halfway to Pluto, and set to arrive in 2015.
What is the name of the probe headed to Pluto?
New Horizons
When was the new horizons probe sent up?
January 2006
Which NASA spacecraft took photos of Pluto in 2015 and 2016?
The New Horizons spacecraft. It will reach Pluto July 14th 2015.
Has new horizons reached pluto yet?
Yes. New Horizons is meant to study dwarf ice plants like Pluto over time.
When did New Horizons - Cyprus - end?
New Horizons - Cyprus - ended in 2005.
When was New Horizons - song - created?
New Horizons - song - was created in 1972.
When was New Horizons Book Award created?
New Horizons Book Award was created in 2010.
What is the official FFA magazine called?
The FFA magazine is called "FFA New Horizons."
When was New Horizons Computer Learning Centers created?
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers was created in 1982.
What is the status on New Horizons?
The New Horizons spacecraft is currently over halfway to Pluto, and set to arrive in 2015.
When was New Horizons - The Sylvers album - created?
New Horizons - The Sylvers album - was created on 1977-06-29.
What are the release dates for New Horizons - 1940?
New Horizons - 1940 was released on: USA: 6 January 1940
What was the name of the spacecraft sent to ploto during new horizons mission?
The name of the spacecraft is, rather anticlimactically, "New Horizons".
When was New Horizons - Connie Smith album - created?
New Horizons - Connie Smith album - was created in 1978-03.
When did New Horizons launch to Pluto?
On January 19, 2006, New Horizons was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Where can you download Uncharted Waters 2 New Horizons?
You can download Uncharted Waters 2 New Horizons at abandonia (see related link below).
