The unexpected world revealed by the New Horizons mission to Pluto

Exploring Pluto's surface | Planet Explorers | BBC Earth · 8:09 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the astonishing breakthroughs and close calls achieved by the New Horizons mission. This video explores how Dr. Carly Howett and the space probe revealed a world that was entirely unexpected.

The New Horizons mission provided a transformative look at Pluto, uncovering a landscape that defied prior expectations. Through the lens of Dr. Carly Howett, we see the inside story of how this probe navigated the challenges of deep space to reveal the planet's complex surface and natural wonders.

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