The Downfall of New Horizons is a Budget Cut? #science #newhorizons #nasa

For nearly two decades, New Horizons has unveiled secrets of the cosmos. Launched in 2006, it gave us stunning visuals of Pluto and its moon, and by 2019, it had ventured into the Kuiper Belt to inspect the mysterious Arrokoth. Despite its unmatched contributions, NASA's budget cuts now threaten its existence. Dr. Alan Stern, the mission's lead from inception, expressed grave concerns, stating the premature cessation of the exploration is both a financial and scientific tragedy. As New Horizons sits on the brink of exploring interstellar space with state-of-the-art technology, the decision to slash its funds feels like a missed opportunity. With nearly $1 billion invested, ignoring this potential data trove on our solar system's origins feels wasteful. Your voice can make a difference. Support the Save New Horizons petition and champion groundbreaking space research. Subscribe to Science Time: https://www.youtube.com/sciencetime24