How Long Would It Take To Drive To Pluto?
As New Horizons completes its journey to the far reaches of the solar system, NPR takes a look at just how long it takes to get to Pluto.
Space
Planet Or Not, Icy Pluto To Finally Get Its Day In The Sun
Astronomers kicked Pluto out of the planetary club in 2006 because of its small size. But scientists set to explore the surface Tuesday via a spacecraft's camera say those other guys are just wrong.
Earth Gets A Close-Up View Of Its Most Distant Neighbors
Early Tuesday morning, NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft will complete the first-ever flyby of the dwarf planet Pluto. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports live from the New Horizons Control center.
Pluto Mission Gets A Poetic Tribute
Skunk Bear's latest video celebrates the hundreds of pictures taken by the New Horizons space probe over the past decade.
Next Stop, Pluto
On July 14th, NASA's New Horizons mission will reach its long-awaited destination: Pluto. The spacecraft left Earth in 2006. Since then, it's traveled more than 3 billion miles. NPR's Arun Rath talks with planetary scientist Carolyn Porco about the mission.
Solar Sail Unfurls In Space
A nonprofit has successfully tested technology that could one day be used to explore the solar system on a budget.
Pluto-Bound Spacecraft Nears Its Quarry
After nearly a decade of traveling through space, NASA's New Horizons probe is about to arrive at Pluto. On Tuesday it will begin an intensive, weeklong study of the distant world.
Russian Rocket Poised For Crucial Supply Run To Space Station
After a string of launch failures, NASA says astronauts have just four months of supplies left. A Russian rocket launching early Friday could provide relief.
From The Gridiron To The Galaxy At Large: An Astronaut's Unexpected Journey
When NFL hopeful Leland Melvin suffered a hamstring injury, it opened the door to an unusual backup career: NASA astronaut. (This piece originally aired Feb. 7, 2015 on Weekend All Things Considered.)
Russian Supply Capsule Successfully Docks With Space Station
The Progress M-28M spacecraft delivered tons of food, water, oxygen, fuel and other supplies after previous attempts had ended in failure.