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...1Boeing Starliner astronauts returning earlier than expected — NASA swaps spacecraft to accelerate SpaceX Crew-10 relief mission to ISS2Best sci-fi comedies of all time3NASA picks SpaceX to launch Pandora exoplanet mission4SpaceX rocket launches 21 Starlink satellites into orbit, then lands at sea (video)5NASA HQ verbally orders employees to purge workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols
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.