"Debating the Feasibility of Manned Missions to Pluto"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Universe Today
Experts in planetary science, including Dr. Alan Stern of NASA's New Horizons mission, discuss the potential of sending humans to Pluto. While current technology and understanding make such a mission premature and highly challenging due to the vast distance and lack of immediate need, future advancements could change the scenario. Dr. Mike Brown of Caltech expresses skepticism about the practicality of human missions to the Kuiper Belt. The article contrasts the efficiency of human explorers with the current capabilities of robotic missions, highlighting the scientific benefits and technical complexities of potential human exploration of Pluto. As human space exploration advances with programs like NASA's Artemis and SpaceX's Starship, the conversation about the feasibility and value of sending humans to distant worlds like Pluto continues.