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...1Tiny asteroid detected hours before hitting Earth to become 4th 'imminent impactor' of 20242The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever3'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episodes 1 & 2: What's the secret of At Attin?4Handle on history: Knives embedded with rocket parts honor 45 years of Ariane launches5Mysterious fast radio bursts could be caused by asteroids slamming into dead stars
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.