Historical Events tagged with "juno"

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Space Exploration

Juno Space Probe Begins Its Jupiter Mission

July 5th, 2016 8 years ago

The Juno space probe entered orbit around Jupiter, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Launched in 2011, Juno's objective is to study the planet's atmosphere, magnetic field, and internal structure. The probe is equipped with advanced scientific instruments to gather data over a 20-month period. This mission aims to improve understanding of the solar system's formation and the gas giant's history, providing invaluable insights into the nature of Jupiter and its role in the solar system.

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Space Exploration

Launch of Explorer 9 Satellite

February 16th, 1961 64 years ago

Explorer 9, a scientific satellite, was launched aboard a Juno II rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellite was designed to study cosmic rays and other galactic phenomena. This mission marked another significant step in the early stages of the United States space program, focusing on understanding the environment beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The data gathered from Explorer 9 contributed to the knowledge of charged particles in space.

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