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science-and-space2 years ago

"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-space2 years ago

"NASA's Juno Probe Reveals Spectacular Views of Volcanic Io in Closest Flyby Imagery"

NASA's Juno space probe has captured incredible images of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io in the closest flyby in two decades, coming within 930 miles of its surface. The flyby is part of a series that will provide a wealth of data on Io's volcanic activity, including the frequency and intensity of eruptions, and the potential existence of a magma ocean beneath its crust. Juno's instruments, particularly the Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper, are documenting Io's 400 active volcanoes and studying the impact of Jupiter's tidal forces on the moon's geological activity.

via Good News Network|
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science-and-technology2 years ago

"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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