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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?
The probe that is headed to Pluto is called New Horizons. It was launched by NASA in 2006 to study Pluto and its moons.
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.
How many years should it take new horizons to reach Pluto?
It took NASA's New Horizons spacecraft about 9.5 years to reach Pluto since its launch in January 2006. New Horizons completed its closest flyby of Pluto in July 2015, providing valuable data and imagery of the dwarf planet.
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.
What is the Latin word for new horizons?
The Latin word for "new horizons" is "novi fines."
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."
What is the status on New Horizons?
The New Horizons spacecraft is currently over halfway to Pluto, and set to arrive in 2015.
What are the release dates for New Horizons - 1940?
New Horizons - 1940 was released on: USA: 6 January 1940
When was New Horizons Computer Learning Centers created?
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers was created in 1982.
When was New Horizons - The Sylvers album - created?
New Horizons - The Sylvers album - was created on 1977-06-29.
When was New Horizons - Connie Smith album - created?
New Horizons - Connie Smith album - was created in 1978-03.
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 mission launched?
The New Horizons mission was launched from Cape Canaveral at 2 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on January 19, 2006.
