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La misión de sobrevuelo de Plutón se despierta tras un largo sueño a casi 9.500 millones de kilómetros de la Tierra
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Ashley Strickland, CNN
Una misión revolucionaria que exploró Plutón y objetos distantes del sistema solar con un nivel de detalle sin precedentes ha despertado de su hibernación más larga hasta la fecha, y está a 5.900 millones de millas (9.500 millones de kilómetros) de la Tierra.
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Key takeaway La nave espacial New Horizons de la NASA entró en un modo de hibernación planificado el 7 de agosto de 2025 y se despertó el 23 de junio usando comandos almacenados en su computadora principal.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the New Horizons mission may seem like a distant endeavor, its discoveries have significant implications for the scientific community in El Paso . The University of Texas at El Paso, with its strong programs in physics and astronomy, may have researchers who are closely following the mission's findings on the formation of planets and the composition of the Kuiper Belt. As the mission continues to reveal new information about the outer reaches of our solar system, local students and scientists may have opportunities to contribute to the analysis and interpretation of the data. Furthermore, the mission's success could inspire a new generation of El Paso students to pursue careers in STEM fields, potentially leading to new breakthroughs and discoveries in the years to come. The city's educational institutions and research centers may also explore ways to collaborate with the New Horizons team, fostering a sense of community and cooperation in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Ashley Strickland, CNN
Una misión revolucionaria que exploró Plutón y objetos distantes del sistema solar con un nivel de detalle sin precedentes ha despertado de su hibernación más larga hasta la fecha, y está a 5.900 millones de millas (9.500 millones de kilómetros) de la Tierra.
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