Science1 hOctober 6, 2026, 17:30

ESA's Juice skims Earth's atmosphere on its way to Jupiter

On September 28, ESA's Juice spacecraft passed just 8,640 km above the Indian Ocean, changing its course by 20° and gaining 3.5 km/s. The gravity assist saved propellant for 35 flybys of Ganymede, Europa and Callisto after reaching Jupiter in 2031.

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ESA's Juice skims Earth's atmosphere on its way to Jupiter

Closest approach was 8,640 km above the Indian Ocean on September 28
Trajectory shifted by 20° and speed increased by 3.5 km/s
Only one course correction was needed out of six opportunities
Next and final Earth flyby is scheduled for January 2029

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