The Tech Museum of Innovation Congratulates NASA’s New Horizons team on its Pluto Mission

The Tech Museum of Innovation Congratulates NASA’s New Horizons team on its Pluto Mission

Today NASA’s New Horizons came within a heartbeat of Pluto, sending back stunning images that we will ponder for years to come. It is a victory for basic research, science and technology: one that represents a commitment that was not made lightly and one that might not ever be made again. The spacecraft has taken 9.5 years to travel the 3 billion miles to Pluto, making much of the equipment on-board dated and similar to that of the ‘90s, according to project manager Glen Fountain. The Tech Museum of Innovation would like to congratulate NASA and the New Horizons Team for the technological triumph.
“The creativity and perseverance of the talented team of scientists behind this mission is remarkable,” said Tim Ritchie, President and CEO of The Tech Museum of Innovation. “They remind us about the joy of taking big risks and the wonder of doing something no one else has done before. This mission also demonstrates the patience it takes to do something very hard and wonderful.”
The Tech Museum of Innovation will feature NASA’s documentary “The Year of Pluto” in its exploration gallery throughout the week. The gallery also features an exhibit about the exploration of mars, a jet pack chair that simulates those used by astronauts in space, and a giant globe that allows visitors to experience what Earth looks like from space.
“Our goal is to inspire the innovator in everyone and we hope the kids who come through our doors today will grow up to take on big risks, dream big dreams, and resolve to do what it takes to reach their potential,” said Ritchie.
To see the mission timeline for upcoming images and updates, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/newhorizons and http://pluto.jhuapl.edu .