Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io

Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io | NASA's Juno Mission [Alert: Budget Cancelation]

Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io | NASA's Juno Mission [Alert: Budget Cancelation]During its close flyby of Jupiter’s moon Io on December 30, 2023, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured some of the most detailed imagery ever of Io’s volcanic surface. In this image, taken by the JunoCam instrument from about 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above the moon, Io’s night side [left lobe] is illuminated by “Jupitershine,” which is sunlight reflected from the planet’s…

NASA Explores Volcanic Activity on Jupiter's Moon Io

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Unveils Stunning Images of Io’s Volcanic Landscape On December 30, 2023, NASA’s Juno spacecraft conducted a close flyby of Jupiter’s fascinating moon, Io, capturing some of the most detailed images ever seen of its volcanic terrain. This mission has provided scientists and space enthusiasts alike with a remarkable glimpse into the dynamic […]

Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io

NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory–Caltech/Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)/Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS); Image processing: Emma Wälimäki © CC BY During its close flyby of Jupiter’s moon Io on December 30, 2023, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured some of the most detailed imagery ever of Io’s volcanic surface. In this image, taken by the JunoCam instrument from about 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above the moon, Io’s night side [left lobe] is i…