European Space Agency launches mission to explore Jupiter and its moons

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The European Space Agency launched the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer in April 2023, set to arrive at Jupiter by 2031. This mission aims to study the planet and its ocean-bearing moons, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. The spacecraft will use various instruments to gather data on Jupiter's environment and potential conditions for life. This mission will enhance existing knowledge about the giant gas planet. Researchers from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies are involved in the project. They recently discussed the mission's goals and significance in a podcast.


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