“A Pluto-Bound Spacecraft Gets a Boost from Jupiter” explains how scientists used Jupiter’s gravity to “slingshot” the New Horizons spacecraft toward the Kuiper Belt so it could investigate Pluto. The text includes a projected timeline of New Horizon’s journey that could be compared with actual events since the article was written. An accompanying educator’s guide includes discussion questions and answers as well as definitions for key terms.
Earth and Space Science
READER MODULE
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade