Images and data from NASA's Juno spacecraft reveal ongoing volcanism on Jupiter's moon Io, with isotopic measurements suggesting activity for billions of years. The spacecraft captured close views of Io's south polar region and hypervolcanic surface, shedding light on the moon's geological history.
Mysterious Moon Photobombs Jupiter's Great Red Spot in Latest Juno Image https://t.co/8gTN9LQJRu https://t.co/vpAUkyzoC5
NASA’s Juno mission captured these views of Jupiter and spots its tiny moon Amalthea during its 59th close flyby of the giant planet on March 7, 2024. https://t.co/CZXWDwBiAq
It's Jupiter's lo, as seen by Juno spacecraft, taken just moments ago, as it flew just 900 miles above the moon's hypervolcanic surface. NASA https://t.co/NqjTmpho2s
NASA’s Juno Gets a Close Look at Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io on Dec. 30, 2023 https://t.co/IwwbIFYdLN
Flying under the south pole of Jupiter, taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft https://t.co/OibU00Iqjd
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#JunoMission is preparing for its next close encounter with Jupiter this weekend. This image, taken during a close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io on April 9, shows the first-ever views of the moon's south polar region. https://t.co/BxxUihE4Mm https://t.co/dUyibfKbyb
Jaw-dropping images of Jupiter, sent back by Juno Spacecraft. NASA https://t.co/C3HauqwIwv
New in Science: This optical image of Jupiter’s moon Io was taken by the Juno spacecraft in February 2024. Isotopic measurements of Io’s atmosphere show that volcanism on Io has been ongoing for billions of years, potentially since the moon formed. https://t.co/kagPh2Bvqp https://t.co/6gj64QaGai