Pluto isn't just a distant ice ball; it's turning out to be a fascinating example of planetary geology. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit ...

NASA held a press conference on Friday where it released new images and videos that revealed tantalizing clues about Pluto’s geology and atmosphere. Jim Green, director of Planetary Science at NASA ...

The fruits of New Horizons' trip to Pluto continue to emerge, with the latest photos showing fresh mountain peaks and raising new questions for scientists. In the latest batch of images beamed back ...

Exotic ices flow across Pluto’s surface, and its reddish color appears to come from a thin haze, the latest report from the New Horizons spacecraft reveals. The new finds have set scientists ...

How to make sense of Pluto’s surprising geological complexity? To help understand the diversity of terrain and to piece together how Pluto’s surface has formed and evolved over time, mission ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A newly created geological map of Pluto's famous heart-shaped region shows just how varied and ...

As the newest black and white image from New Horizons’ Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) appeared on the morning of July 10, members of the science team reacted with joy and delight, seeing ...

NASA has released the latest batch of images of Pluto and its complex system of moons, revealing the dwarf planet’s heart in stunning detail. The white heart shape was Pluto’s most prominent feature ...