Summary: “Humankind hasn’t had an experience like this–an encounter with a new planet–in a long time,” said Alan Stern, New Horizons’ principal investigator. “Everything we see on Pluto will be a revelation.” Countdown to New Horizons' rendezvous with the dwarf planet. Studying the Solar System through Research and Exploration . Alan Boyle hosts Alan Stern – SwRI-Boulder's Departments of Space Studies and Space Operations More: http://www.universetoday.com/108678/trailer-new-horizons-gets-ready-to-meet-pluto/#ixzz31nQPBRPr http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/pluto-mission-leader-challenges-neil-degrasse-tyson-planet-debate-n122861
