NASA's New Horizons spacecraft awakens from yearlong hibernation to do unprecedented science beyond Pluto
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has successfully exited a 321-day hibernation period and is in good health. The probe is now continuing its mission to study the outer reaches of the solar system beyond Pluto.
Why it matters
This mission provides critical data on the boundary between our solar system and interstellar space, expanding human knowledge of deep space.
NASA's record-breaking New Horizons spacecraft has awoken from a 321-day hibernation in "good health" as it resumes unprecedented science at the solar system's edge.
By Brandon Specktor Edited by Kimberly Hickok , Nicoletta Lanese Published 22 July 2026 In News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
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