India, April 11 -- A heartfelt letter written by a 10-year-old girl to NASA, urging the restoration of Pluto's status as a planet, has captured widespread attention online.

The letter has resonated with netizens for its emotional appeal as well as its grounding in basic scientific understanding.

In the handwritten note addressed directly to NASA, the child-identified as Kaela-made a simple yet earnest plea: "Dear NASA. Please make Pluto a planet again. I really want it to be a planet again."

She went on to justify her request by pointing out that Pluto is part of the solar system and was once officially recognised as a planet. In her innocent tone, Kaela added that it would make her "happy" if Pluto regained its planetary status.

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