This is how Jupiter and its moons dance. Moreover, Jupiter has a long history of surprising scientists – all the way back to 1610 when Galileo Galilei found the first moons beyond Earth. That discovery changed the way we see the universe. Fifth in line from the Sun, Jupiter is, by far, the largest planet in the solar system – more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined. Jupiter's familiar stripes and swirls are actually cold, windy clouds of ammonia and water, floating in an atm

JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer), led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is off to explore Jupiter and its three giant icy moons: Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto. 🛰️ Its mission? To find out if these moons have hidden oceans under their icy surfaces and if they could support life. 🌌 Launched on April 14, 2023, from the European Spaceport in French Guiana, JUICE hitched a ride on an Ariane 5 rocket. 🚀 Using gravity assists from Earth, the Moon, and Venus, it’s now on its way to Jupiter, expe

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