Funding Cuts Threaten New Horizons’ Heliospheric Science Mission
The New Horizons spacecraft, which has been pivotal in studying the outer Solar System, faces potential funding cuts that could halt its vital heliophysics research.
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Pluto’s Atmosphere Shrinks as Distant World Moves Farther from the Sun
Recent observations reveal that Pluto's atmosphere is thinning as it journeys through colder regions of the outer Solar System, with a significant pressure drop measured over the past two years.
Charon’s Geological History Revealed: A Moon That Once Spun Ten Times Faster
Recent research sheds light on Charon's rapid rotation and geological evolution, providing insights into its formation and the history of other outer solar system moons.
New Horizons Approaches the Heliopause: Insights from Solar Wind Research
Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute are refining models to predict when New Horizons will reach the heliosphere's termination shock, enhancing our understanding of solar wind dynamics.
