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which organization reclassified pluto as a dwarf planet? the internatio…

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which organization reclassified pluto as a dwarf planet?
the international astronomical union (iau)
the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa)
the international space station team (iss)
the european space agency (esa)

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the global authority for classifying celestial bodies. In 2006, it established the definition of a planet, which led to Pluto being reclassified as a dwarf planet. NASA, ISS team, and ESA do not have the mandate to set astronomical classification standards.

Answer:

A. the International Astronomical Union (IAU)