Leaving Pluto in the dust: New Horizons probe gearing up for epic crossing of ‘termination shock’ NASA's New Horizons Pluto probe is gearing up to cross the "termination shock," an exotic boundary in the outer solar system, as early as 2027. Astrobitica February 19, 2025 (Last updated: February 19, 2025) 1 minute read NASA’s New Horizons Pluto probe is gearing up to cross the “termination shock,” an exotic boundary in the outer solar system, as early as 2027. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA sends experiment to space to study antibiotic-resistant bacteriaNext: Defense executives demand clarity on space agencies’ missions