Watch: NASA’s Juno mission flies by Jupiter and Ganymede

Nice Ice It’s the closest a spacecraft has gotten to the icy moon in 20 years. by Jennifer Walter Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: July 16, 2021 NASA via Giphy

NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS In June, NASA’s Juno spacecraft flew by Jupiter and its moon Ganymede . Its cameras captured the vibrant surface of the gas giant and the icy exterior of its orbiting neighbor.

NASA via Giphy It takes the spacecraft almost 15 hours to travel between the two bodies — a distance of 735,000 miles .

Here are a few incredible views: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Björn Jónsson © CC NC SA

Ganymede’s rough, icy surface up close. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS

The moon in full view. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS

Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere can be seen here in swirling colors. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS

Up close and personal with Jupiter. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS

Here's another shot of the gas giant's diverse, colorful regions. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS

NASA via Giphy Juno is set to stay in space until 2025 . In due time, we’ll probably see even more stunning imagery of the gas giant and its moons.

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Watch: NASA’s Juno mission flies by Jupiter and Ganymede

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