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science-and-astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"JUICE Probe Harnesses Earth and Moon's Gravity to Reach Jupiter"

The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft performed a 43-minute burn to position itself for an upcoming Earth-moon flyby, which will be the first-ever double gravity assist of the two celestial bodies. This maneuver used up 10% of the spacecraft's fuel, and it is part of a series of gravity assists that will slingshot JUICE towards Jupiter to study the planet and its icy moons. The burn was challenging as some aspects couldn't be tested in advance, but if successful, JUICE may not need to use its main engine again until it enters orbit around Jupiter in 2031.

via Space.com|

#earth-moon-flyby #european-space-agency #gravity-assist

space-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

"Juice Embarks on Historic Earth-Moon Flyby Mission"

The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft successfully completed a major maneuver, using almost 10% of its fuel reserve, to put itself on the correct trajectory for an Earth-Moon double gravity assist. This maneuver is the first part of a two-part process that could mark the final use of Juice's main engine until its arrival in the Jupiter system in 2031. The spacecraft will make flybys of Venus and Earth before reaching Jupiter, using gravity assists to gain energy and overcome the Sun's gravitational pull.

via European Space Agency|

#earth-moon-flyby #gravity-assist #juice-spacecraft