Tag: JUICE
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ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia
ESA inaugurates a new milestone in space communications with New Norcia 3 In a ceremony on 4 October, the European Space Agency (ESA) officially inaugurated the New Norcia 3 deep space antenna in Western Australia, marking a significant step in meeting Europe’s growing demand for high-volume data from space missions. Located in New Norcia, about…
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ESA Opens Second Deep Space Antenna in New Norcia, Western Australia
Europe’s Deep-Space Gateway Expands in Australia The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially opened its second deep space antenna at New Norcia, a tiny monastic town about 120 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia. This site-friendly installation—New Norcia 3 (NNO-3)—is the second antenna at the town’s ESA complex and marks the 40-metre-tall, 700-tonne addition…
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3I/ATLAS: How Mars and Jupiter Probes Are Studying the Interstellar Comet
Interstellar visitor arrives: 3I/ATLAS in our planetary backyard The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has captured the attention of planetary scientists as it barrels through the inner solar system. First spotted in July 2025 by an ATLAS telescope in Chile, the object became only the third known interstellar traveler to visit our cosmic neighborhood. Its extrasolar origin…
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Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS to be studied by Mars and Jupiter probes this month
Overview: A Rare Interstellar Visitor in Our Solar System The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has captured the attention of space agencies around the world as it speeds through our solar system. First spotted in July 2025 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is only the third known interstellar object to pass through our cosmic neighborhood.…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Heads Toward Perihelion with Multi-Mission Watch
Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS sparks a coordinated, multi-mission observing campaign The skies over our solar system are briefly hosting a visitor from beyond. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was first spotted in July 2025 by the ATLAS telescope network in Chile, marking it as the third known object from outside our solar neighborhood to sail through the inner…
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Surveying Io’s Surface with the UNAGI Lander
Introduction: A New Path to Io’s Surface A recent study presented at the AIAA 2025 Regional Student Conference by Spartan Space Systems at San Jose State University proposes a bold idea for landing on Io, Jupiter’s highly active volcanic moon. The team introduces UNAGI, a lander concept designed to use Jupiter’s magnetic field as a…
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JUICE Mission: The Journey to Jupiter via Venus
The JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission is a groundbreaking exploration initiative launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) to study Jupiter and its icy moons. One of the most fascinating aspects of this space mission is its innovative use of gravitational assist techniques, specifically through a flyby of Venus. By employing this method, JUICE…
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JUICE: The Journey to Jupiter Passes Through Venus for Free Fuel
The JUICE mission, short for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, is a groundbreaking endeavor by the European Space Agency (ESA) that aims to delve into the mysteries of Jupiter and its many icy moons. An integral part of the mission involves a technique known as gravitational assist, particularly utilizing Venus to gain the necessary speed for…
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ESA Restores Communications with JUICE During Its Journey to Jupiter
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully restored communications with the JUpiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft as it embarks on its ambitious mission to study Jupiter and its three significant icy moons: Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. This breakthrough comes at a critical time as scientists are eager to explore the rich geological and atmospheric…
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ESA Restores Communications with JUICE at Venus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has made significant strides in its ambitious mission to study the Jovian system with its spacecraft, the JUpiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE). After facing a temporary communication setback, the ESA team is pleased to announce that communications with JUICE have been fully restored during its flyby of Venus. This development…