An Asteroid Flyby, and Good Morning, New Horizons!

The video discusses NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto, launched in 2006, which aims to study the dwarf planet and the Kuiper Belt. The spacecraft, after a long journey, is set to make its closest approach to Pluto in July, providing unprecedented data. The mission could reveal insights into the presence of liquid water and the formation of the solar system. Additionally, the video covers the upcoming flyby of asteroid 2004 BL 86 near Earth, which will be observable with telescopes. The video concludes with a call to support Scishow and subscribe for more space news.

How long did the New Horizons probe spend in hibernation mode?

What was the primary mission of the New Horizons probe?

What significant event occurred on July 14th related to New Horizons?

What are astronomers hoping to find on Pluto's surface?

What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt in relation to the New Horizons mission?