Launched in 2006, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft conducted a high-speed flyby of Pluto in July 2015. The mission returned the first high-resolution images and compositional data of the dwarf planet, revealing nitrogen-ice plains, water-ice mountains, and unexpectedly active geology. Follow @spaceeves #NewHorizons #Pluto #NASA #PlanetaryScience | SpaceEve

In July 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft revealed Pluto in stunning detail during its historic flyby. The images showed an icy world with mountains, plains, and complex terrain, proving Pluto is far more active and diverse than scientists expected. | SpaceEve