Space Exploration

Galileo Spacecraft Completes First Earth Flyby

The Galileo spacecraft made its first flyby of Earth, gathering crucial data about the planet and assisting in gravitational assist maneuvers for its journey to Jupiter. This event marked a pivotal moment in the mission, utilizing Earth's gravity to attain necessary velocity. The flyby was significant not only for its scientific objectives but also as part of the spacecraft's complex trajectory around the solar system.

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