NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Enters Into Orbit Around Jupiter

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Enters Into Orbit Around Jupiter

7/5/2016

link

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/science/juno-enters-jupiters-orbit-capping-5-year-voyage.html

summary

This article from The New York Times discusses the successful entry of NASA's Juno spacecraft into Jupiter's orbit, after a five-year journey through space. It highlights the significance of this achievement as Juno will provide new insights into the largest planet in our solar system. The article explains the purpose of the mission, which is to study Jupiter's composition, magnetic field, and auroras to better understand its formation and evolution. It also mentions the challenges faced by Juno during its approach to Jupiter, including navigating through its intense radiation belts. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of Juno's mission in expanding our knowledge of the gas giant and its role in our solar system.

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