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Scientists continue to explore the solar system for clues as to how it evolved.
New Dwarf Planet in Solar System Discovered

The New Horizons spacecraft spied extensional faults on Pluto, a sign that the dwarf planet has undergone a global expansion possibly due to the slow freezing of a subsurface ocean. A new analysis by Brown University scientists bolsters that idea, and sug
Pluto Might Have a Massive Ocean Hiding Under its Surface

A false color image of the planet Pluto uses a technique called principal component analysis to highlight the color differences between Pluto's distinct regions.
NASA's Latest News, Images Of Pluto Taken By LEISA, A 256 Pixel Cam

A close-up view of the rugged, icy mountains and flat ice plains on Pluto is seen in an image from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft taken July 14, 2015 and released Sept. 17, 2015.
Wonder Continues: Breathtaking Views of Pluto from NASA

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Scientists using New Horizons images of Pluto's surface to make 3-D topographic maps have discovered that two of Pluto’s mountains, informally named Wright Mons and Piccard Mons, could possibly be ice volcanoes. The color is shown to depict changes in ele
Icy Volcanoes May Still Be Active on Pluto

NASA releases Pluto's blue skies and red water ice in new photos, Oct.8, 2015.
New Photos: NASA Releases Pluto's Blue Skies and Red Water Ice

Mosaic of high-resolution images of Pluto, sent back from NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft from Sept. 5 to 7, 2015. The image is dominated by the informally-named icy plain Sputnik Planum, the smooth, bright region across the center.
First Pluto Photos from Yearlong Data Download of New Horizons

Artist’s concept of the New Horizons spacecraft as it approaches Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, in July 2015.
NASA: Pluto Probe Begins One Year Data Transfer

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New Horizons Probe May Receive Mission Extension Beyond Pluto

This July 13, 2015, image of Pluto and Charon is presented in false colors to make differences in surface material and features easy to see
Pluto's Features will be Named After Star Wars and Star Trek

This NASA's photo of Pluto was made from four images from New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) combined with color data from the Ralph instrument in this enhanced color global view.
NASA’s New Horizon Captures Icy Terrains Of Pluto

Artist’s concept of the interaction of the solar wind (the supersonic outflow of electrically charged particles from the Sun) with Pluto’s predominantly nitrogen atmosphere.
Pluto Has a Tail? New Horizons Reveals Trail of Gas Behind Pluto

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