The spinning, solar-powered spacecraft will take another look at the fiery Jovian moon on July…
Browsing: Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and a gas giant known for its swirling storms, powerful magnetic field, and iconic Great Red Spot. Composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, Jupiter lacks a solid surface but hosts a complex system of rings and dozens of moons, including Europa, which is a key target in the search for extraterrestrial life. Scientific missions like NASA’s Juno and upcoming explorations such as the European Space Agency’s JUICE are uncovering new insights into Jupiter’s structure, atmosphere, and role in shaping the solar system. This page highlights the most recent discoveries and research related to this massive and mysterious planet.
Waves produced by Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities transfer energy in the solar system. A team led by…
On March 1, 2023, NASA’s Juno mission completed its 49th close flyby of Jupiter. As…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a lightning bolt at Jupiter’s north pole, likely originating from ammonia-water…
Flight controllers at ESA’s mission control center in Germany were busy last week, working with…
The gas giant orbiter has flown over 510 million miles and also documented close encounters…
Researchers have used NASA’s Juno mission data to suggest that Jupiter’s changing stripes could be…
Scientists Unveil Solutions to Enigmatic Radar Characteristics of Jupiter and Saturn’s Moons A collaborative investigation…
The second half of May offers great stargazing opportunities. On May 17, Jupiter and a…
Be sure to set your alarm for early Wednesday morning, as the Moon occults the…
What are some skywatching highlights in May 2023? Venus reaches its highest point in the…
A new NASA study offers an explanation of how quakes could be the source of…
If any spacecraft could be said to have had nine lives, it was Galileo. At…
ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) lifted off on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s…
ESA’s Juice mission will explore Jupiter and its intriguing Galilean moons — Ganymede, Europa, and…
ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission, Juice, is planned for launch at 8:15 a.m. EDT…
Forecast for Blustery Winds, Smoggy Hazes The outer planets beyond Mars do not have solid…
Analysis of meteorites reveals that Earth’s water and essential volatiles likely originated from asteroids beyond…