Tim DeBenedictisSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Tim DeBenedictis Why Pluto Is a Planet, and Eris Is Too (Op-Ed) By Tim DeBenedictis published 4 June 15 Throw out your textbooks — there are 10 planets in our solar system. Dwarf Planets What Would It Take to Send People to Pluto? By Tim DeBenedictis published 22 May 15 A manned mission to Pluto may be far out, but it's not impossible. Pluto Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California 2SpinLaunch wants to send 250 broadband 'microsatellites' to orbit with a single launch3I'm going to a huge astronomy expo to see the latest telescope tech this weekend. I won't be alone.4NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts reveal moon mission patch to honor 'AII'5SpaceX fires up used Super Heavy booster ahead of 9th Starship test flight (photos, videos)
Why Pluto Is a Planet, and Eris Is Too (Op-Ed) By Tim DeBenedictis published 4 June 15 Throw out your textbooks — there are 10 planets in our solar system.
What Would It Take to Send People to Pluto? By Tim DeBenedictis published 22 May 15 A manned mission to Pluto may be far out, but it's not impossible.
