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Fexl | Raw Pluto Images, No CGI: They Reveal Something Disturbing

Exploring Pluto also has value beyond planetary science. It reminds us that the Solar System is not a set of neat categories but a continuum of worlds shaped by common processes under different conditions.

It forces us to expand our definitions of habitability, to think about water and chemistry not just on Earth-like planets but on icy bodies far from the Sun. And it reinforces the point that exploration often overturns expectations. What was once assumed to be a frozen relic is now seen as a place of activity and possibility.


Looking ahead, Pluto’s role is twofold. It is a gateway to the Kuiper Belt, the first of its kind to be explored in detail. And it is a symbol of planetary diversity, demonstrating that even the smallest and most distant worlds can be surprisingly complex.


Future missions will likely build on this legacy, not just by returning to Pluto but by extending exploration deeper into the Kuiper Belt and beyond.

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