'The agency decided that it was best to extend operations for New Horizons until the spacecraft exits the Kuiper Belt, which is expected in 2028 through 2029.'
Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesNASA's New Horizons spacecraft will be able to keep exploring its exotic environs for at least another five years.
Beginning in 2025, New Horizons will focus on gathering heliophysics data — but team members can still hold out hope for another KBO encounter. "While the science community is not currently aware of any reachable Kuiper Belt object, this new path allows for the possibility of using the spacecraft for a future close flyby of such an object, should one be identified," NASA officials said in the same statement."It also will enable the spacecraft to preserve fuel and reduce operational complexity while a search is conducted for a compelling flyby candidate.
Stern seems happy to have secured at least five more years of New Horizons operations."I want to thank everyone who supported us in getting #NASA to continue the exploration of the Kuiper Belt by its @NASANewHorizons spacecraft — You did it!" he wrote"As a starting point, funding within the New Frontiers program will be rebalanced to accommodate extended New Horizons operations, and future projects may be impacted," NASA officials wrote in the same statement.
Additional extensions are possible, if the resources and will are there; New Horizons has enough nuclear fuel remaining to continue flying throughto keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at:Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat.
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