Images of Europa show it has a floating icy shell
NASA's Juno mission has imaged Jupiter's intriguing moon Europa, a top target of habitability research due to its liquid water ocean beneath a thick icy crust.
Stay updated with breaking news from Candy Hansen. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
NASA's Juno mission has imaged Jupiter's intriguing moon Europa, a top target of habitability research due to its liquid water ocean beneath a thick icy crust.
During a close flyby of Europa, the Juno spacecraft was at an altitude of just 330 kilometers (220 miles) above the moon's surface. It caught some awesome images, too.
These are the first high-resolution shots of Jupiter's moon since the Galileo flyby in 2000.
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 16, 2024 - NASA's Juno spacecraft has provided high-definition images of Jupiter's moon Europa, supporting the theory that the icy crust at the poles has shifted. A new image shows signs of potential plume act
National Geographic's current issue is all about space -- the past, present, and future of space exploration and imagery.