In the vast expanse of interstellar space, a lone traveler roams, carrying with it the hopes and dreams of humanity. Voyager 1, the intrepid explorer, has embarked on a journey spanning over four decades, venturing beyond the...
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On Jupiter, a storm’s been brewing for more than 300 years. Known as the Great Red Spot, this swirling high-pressure region is clearly visible from space, spanning a region in Jupiter’s atmosphere more than 10,000...
With a total of four large moons known as the Galilean satellites. Jupiter almost qualifies as a solar system unto itself. Not only is Jupiter the largest planet in the solar system, it is also the most massive at more than 300...
NASA selected the Juno mission in 2005 and originally planned to launch it in 2009, but it was delayed due to budgetary restrictions. Juno finally lifted off six years after its selection On Aug. 5, 2011, Juno launched to space...