7min chapter

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science cover image

Splat or subsurface ocean? The mysterious positioning of Pluto’s heart

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

CHAPTER

Impact Dynamics on Pluto's Sputnik Planitia

This chapter examines how the size and angle of impactors influence the formation of Sputnik Planitia on Pluto. It highlights the characteristics of potential impactors, the significance of Pluto's surface features, and the need for further exploration to understand Pluto's geology and history.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode