when it will eventually fall into the atmosphere of Jupiter and burn up. The self-destruct maneuver will insure no microbes that might have hitched a ride on Juno from Earth would be destroyed and ...

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

However, the mission is now nearing its conclusion. A deliberate dive into Jupiter’s atmosphere in September 2025 will protect Jupiter’s other, possibly life-sustaining moons, notably Europa.

In astrophysics there’s a similar concept called gravity displayed recently when something pretty sizable crashed into Jupiter, creating a flash that was seen by telescopes on Earth. The ...

Hydrogen and helium separate at pressures and temperatures found within the gas giant Jupiter’s marbled exterior is pretty familiar territory, but it’s still not clear what happens far below ...

Explore the fascinating world of magnetic games as Jupiter and its moons seemingly fall into a black hole. This captivating experiment showcases the power of magnetism in a visually stunning and ...