This 6:03 video discusses the fastest spacecraft ever to leave Earth’s orbit. Students learn what information scientists hope to gain from NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft as it hurtles through space. It shows the instruments that helped us get our first up-close look at Pluto. Note that since this video was made, new Horizons did come close to Pluto: photos and more information can be found online on this continuing mission.
Earth and Space Science
MULTIMEDIA MODULE
Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade