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NOVA: Chasing Pluto

Technicians at NASA Kennedy Space Center install the radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) onto the New Horizons spacecraft.
Technicians at NASA Kennedy Space Center install the radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) onto the New Horizons spacecraft.

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Join NOVA for New Horizon's historic flyby of Pluto, the culmination of the spacecraft's nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to reveal the first-ever detailed images of this strange, icy world at the very edge of our solar system.

Watch as the New Horizons spacecraft captures our first clear view of Pluto’s icy surface.

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Explore the science behind the headlines in PBS’ premier science series. With compelling stories and spectacular visuals, NOVA programs demystify science and technology for viewers of all ages and spotlight people involved in scientific pursuits.

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