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...1'Dune: Prophecy' showrunner and Harkonnen stars dissect a stellar first season (exclusive)2What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 launch test on Jan. 13? 3This Week In Space podcast: Episode 143 — King Starship4How to see a 'planet parade' of 4 bright planets in January's night sky (video)5SpaceX assembles the world's largest rocket for Starship Flight 7 test launch (photos)
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.