"Juno's Historic Close-Up Encounter with Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io Captivates in New NASA Images"

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured unprecedented images of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io during its 57th flyby, coming within 930 miles of the surface. These images, taken on Dec. 30, 2023, provide new insights into Io's volcanic activity and its influence on the Jovian system. The data collected will help scientists understand the frequency and intensity of volcanic eruptions on Io, which is the most volcanic body in the solar system due to intense tidal forces from Jupiter and its other moons. Juno's mission will continue with more flybys until its planned conclusion in September 2025.