Scientists want to call Pluto a planet again — along with 150 other nearby space rocks

A team of scientists in the US is calling for the return of Pluto‘s planetary status. For everyone who’s been clamoring for the little underdog to get its big label back, we have only this to say: be careful what you wish for. The former head of NASA, Jim Bridenstine, called for the reinstatement of Pluto‘s planetary status back in 2019, citing that “it’s the way I learned it, and I’m committed to it.” My favorite soundbyte of the day that probably won't make it to TV. It came from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. As a Pluto Supporter, I really…This story continues at The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/scientists-want-call-pluto-planet-again-along-with-150-other-nearby-space-rocks