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Juno Gave NASA Controllers Quite the Scare During Recent Jupiter Flyby
Juno is scheduled for an upcoming flyby of Jupiter on May 7, during which it is set to carry out a close approach of the ...
Juno’s Close Call: How Jupiter’s Intense Radiation Sent It Into Safe Mode
NASA’s Juno spacecraft entered safe mode twice during a recent close pass of Jupiter, temporarily halting science operations. While safe mode is a normal precaution when anomalies are detected, the ...
NASA's Juno back to normal operations after entering safe mode
Data received from NASA's Juno mission indicates the solar-powered spacecraft went into safe mode twice on April 4 while the ...
Striking image and video of 'Steeple Mountain' on Jupiter's moon Io are concept art — but authentic pics do exist
In March and April 2025, internet users shared a striking image that they claimed showed "Steeple Mountain," a massive point ...
Awe-inspiring first: Astronomers capture Jupiter's response to a massive solar wind strike
Jupiter’s skies can glow with lights more intense than anything on Earth. Its polar auroras shine when charged particles ...
The search for biosignatures in Enceladus' plumes
What kind of mission would be best suited to sample the plumes of Saturn's ocean world, Enceladus, to determine if this ...
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NASA's Juno probe at Jupiter hits 'safe mode' glitch, but bounces back just fine
For instance, the Hubble Space Telescope entered safe mode relatively recently as scientists worked on remedying some ...
Dawn Docking, New Discoveries: NASA and Russian Crew Begin Space Station Mission
A fresh crew of space travelers has arrived at the International Space Station after a flawless launch and docking, beginning ...
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5 MOST EXPENSIVE SPACE MISSIONS EVER
Space exploration comes with a hefty price tag! From ambitious rovers to space telescopes, some missions have cost billions of dollars. Here are some of the most expensive space missions ever ...