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"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.

via Livescience.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

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

NASA's Juno spacecraft recently completed a historic flyby of Jupiter's moon Io, coming within 930 miles of its surface, the closest approach in over two decades. The flyby provided stunning images and a wealth of data on Io's volcanic activity, which is among the most intense in the Solar System due to tidal heating from Jupiter and its moons. The mission aims to understand the frequency and patterns of volcanic eruptions on Io, as well as the suspected magma oceans beneath its crust. Juno is set to continue its exploration with another close pass on February 3.

via Futurism|

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"Juno's Closest Flyby Unveils Stunning New Views of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io"

NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured new high-resolution images of Io, Jupiter's most volcanically active moon, revealing detailed features such as cliffs, mountains, and lava lakes. These images, taken during a close flyby, will help scientists understand the volcanic processes on Io and the influence of Jupiter on its eruptions, providing insights into the formation of the gas giant and its moons. The mission, which has been extended since its 2016 arrival at Jupiter, continues to study the planet and its moons, with another flyby scheduled for February 3.

via The New York Times|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via Space.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Juno's Historic Close-Up Reveals Io's Volcanic Fury in Stunning Detail"

NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured stunning images of Io, Jupiter's volcanic moon, from just 930 miles away, despite the risks posed by high radiation levels. These are the closest views of Io in over 20 years, revealing its active volcanic landscape shaped by gravitational forces from Jupiter and other moons. The successful mission anticipates further exploration with an upcoming ultra-close flyby in 2024 and the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft to study another of Jupiter's moons, Europa, which may have conditions suitable for life.

via Mashable|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Juno's Historic Close-Up Reveals Io's Volcanic Fury in Stunning Detail"

NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured new close-up images of Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in the solar system, during its closest flyby in 20 years. The images reveal the moon's surface, which is scarred by hundreds of volcanoes and molten silicate lava lakes. The mission aims to investigate Io's volcanic activity, the potential existence of a magma ocean beneath its crust, and its contribution to Jupiter's magnetosphere. Juno is set for another close approach to Io on February 3, despite challenges from radiation damage to its equipment.

via Gizmodo|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Juno Probe's Historic Close-Up Encounter with Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io"

NASA's Juno spacecraft conducted its closest flyby of Jupiter's moon Io, coming within 930 miles of its surface to study the moon's intense volcanic activity and its interaction with Jupiter's magnetosphere. Despite the challenges posed by Jupiter's radiation, which has begun to affect Juno's instruments, the spacecraft continues to exceed its expected lifespan, with plans to operate until September 2025 before a controlled descent into Jupiter's atmosphere to avoid contaminating its moons.

via Ars Technica|

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"NASA's Juno Captures Breathtaking Views in Historic Flyby of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io"

NASA's Juno spacecraft recently captured a detailed image of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io from just 930 miles away, despite suffering from radiation damage that may soon end its ability to take pictures. This close encounter provided the most detailed images in 22 years, with more expected to be released soon. Juno has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016 and has explored its largest moons, with plans for another close pass by Io in February. However, the spacecraft's camera is at risk due to overheating and radiation damage, although a recent "annealing" process has temporarily restored its function.

via Forbes|

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