NOVA (1974)
S42E21 Chasing Pluto
Episode Overview
On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft, one of the most sophisticated ever created, is set to make its historic flyby of Pluto, capturing the first detailed images of the dwarf planet. After a grueling nine-year journey covering 3 billion miles, the craft faces a perilous final stretch through a field of debris. Should it navigate this challenge successfully, New Horizons stands ready to unveil remarkable insights not only about Pluto but also the icy bodies that dwell beyond Neptune, remnants from the solar system's formation. Meanwhile, the dedicated planetary scientists on Earth eagerly await a signal from their spacecraft, poised to witness an unprecedented glimpse of Pluto's enigmatic surface and uncover new mysteries of distant worlds.
