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What Galileo Discovered Just Before Jupiter Swallowed It Whole

What Galileo Discovered Just Before Jupiter Swallowed It Whole

In a mission that changed our understanding of gas giants, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft made history not just in orbit but also in its dramatic descent into Jupiter’s atmosphere. Launched in October 1989, Galileo became the first spacecraft to orbit an outer planet, setting new scientific milestones over its 14-year journey. The mission provided a unique glimpse into Jupiter’s turbulent environment, …

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