Are we there yet? NASA's New Horizons closes in on Triton and Pluto


As NASA's New Horizons mission heads to Pluto, scientists could get an idea of what to expect by studying Triton, Neptune’s strange icy moon.

New Horizons marked a major anniversary on Aug 25 when the Pluto-bound spacecraft crossed the orbit of Neptune: It was 25 years ago that the Voyager 2 spacecraft first flew by Neptune and its satellite Triton.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Others Also Read