The Long, Strange Trip to Pluto, and How NASA Nearly Missed It

8/5/2015

This article from The New York Times recounts the remarkable journey of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft to Pluto. It details the challenges faced by the scientists and engineers who worked on the mission, as well as the decades-long planning and preparation required to make the mission a success. The article highlights how budget cuts and changing priorities almost resulted in the cancellation of the mission. It also discusses the scientific discoveries made by the spacecraft during its flyby of Pluto, including the stunning images of the dwarf planet's surface. Overall, the article provides an intriguing account of the long and challenging journey that led to the exploration of Pluto.

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