Pluto: A Reminder Of Why Space Is Important To Science On Earth

NASA and the space community have had a remarkable week. The New Horizons interplanetary space probe finished its nearly 10-year journey to the dwarf planet of Pluto, producing images of unprecedented clarity. Yet, NASA's planetary space budget is being scrutinized as Washington works to partially privatize the U.S. space industry -- a task perhaps made easier by the culmination of the New Horizons mission, which has captivated scientists and space enthusiasts worldwide.