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1st Color Image of Pluto Snapped by Approaching NASA Probe (Photo)
By Nola Taylor Redd published
Want to Phone Aliens? Help Get Your Messages On NASA's Pluto-Bound Spacecraft
By Miriam Kramer published
A group of renowned scientists, engineers, artists and others need your help to send a message into the universe aboard a spacecraft bound for Pluto.
'Star Trek' on Pluto? It Could Really Happen, Scientists Say
By Mike Wall published
Some Pluto surface features may end up bearing the names of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock.
Tiny Pluto Moons Should Be Named Vulcan and Cerberus, Discoverers Say
By Mike Wall published
The names still have to be accepted by the International Astronomical Union.
Will Pluto Ever Hit Neptune?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Since Pluto's orbit intersects Neptune's orbit, will Pluto ever crash into Neptune or become one of Neptune's moons?
'Vulcan' and 'Cerberus' Win Pluto Moon Naming Poll
By Miriam Kramer published
Vulcan pulls out the win in the Pluto Rocks competition.
'Vulcan' Warps Into Lead in Pluto Moon Name Contest
By Miriam Kramer published
William Shatner's favorite has taken the lead in SETI's moon-naming competition.
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