This article begins with a discussion of the development of the solar system. It also focuses on the fact that in January 2006, NASA plans to launch the New Horizons spacecraft to Pluto-Charon and on to one or more of the icy Kuiper Belt Objects. Sections of the article include: (1) Investigating the Aftermath; (2) Designing a Mission to Pluto-Charon and Beyond; (3) The Science Payload; (4) The Detour That's a Short-Cut; (5) Sticking to the Golden Oldies; and (6) Can You Hear Me Now? Discussion questions are also included.