The Juno spacecraft has beamed back stunning images from its recent – and closest – approach to Jupiter, swinging to within 4,200 km (~2,610 miles) of the largest planet in our solar system. The approach sets the stage for the primary aspect of Juno’s science mission – an extended, polar orbit survey the Jovian giant to help us better understand Jupiter and aspects of outer solar system development.
After a near five year cruise through the solar system, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has become…
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Overall, NASA’s Juno spacecraft in orbit of Jupiter is in good health and good condition…