NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes from Hibernation

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has emerged from a long hibernation. The spacecraft woke up on 23 June after being in sleep mode since 7 August 2025.

This reactivation was initiated using commands stored on its main computer, as part of its mission to study Pluto and the surrounding region. The spacecraft is now resuming its operations, nearly 9.5 billion kilometres away from Earth.

New Horizons made history in 2015 when it provided the first close-up images of Pluto. Since then, it has been exploring the Kuiper Belt, a region of the solar system beyond Neptune.

The team's plans include conducting further scientific observations and sending data back to Earth. The mission continues to reveal new insights about the outer solar system and its many wonders.

Originally reported by RNZ New Zealand Headlines.