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Juno to Swoop by NASA Nearby to Europe

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Juno is on its way to the moon Europa of Jupiter. It is getting ready for a close flyby of the moon.

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On September 29, NASA provided a description of its plans for the close approach.

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Europa has a stellar reputation. It is a little icy world similar to the moon of Earth. Researchers are intrigued by what lies underneath.

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Scientists believe there is a salty ocean hidden beneath miles of ice on Europa, which raises questions about the possibility of life.

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Within 358 kilometres, Juno will pass Europa's surface. The distance between DC and NYC is that. NASA wants to return high-definition images of the moon.

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In order to examine Jupiter's rings and moons, Juno received a mission extension in 2021 after entering Jupiter's orbit in 2016.

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Juno will gather data and take excellent pictures. The technology on board the spacecraft will examine the moon's icy crust.