"NASA's Juno Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io"

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the closest images of Io, Jupiter's moon, since 2001, revealing its volcanic surface and the phenomenon of "Jupiter shine." Taken on Dec. 30, 2023, these images are crucial for understanding Io's volcanic activity and its interaction with Jupiter's magnetosphere. Despite the risk of JunoCam failing due to radiation damage, a second close flyby is planned for Feb. 3. Juno's mission is expected to conclude with a deorbit into Jupiter in September 2025.