NASA's Juno Mission Leaves Legacy of Science at Jupiter
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- The Juno spacecraft has exceeded its expected lifespan while studying Jupiter, despite harsh radiation.
- Juno revealed unexpected features of Jupiter, including geometric storms at its poles and a fuzzy, light core.
- The mission aimed to uncover Jupiter's role in the solar system's formation, challenging previous theories.
- Juno discovered new types of lightning and ammonia-depleted regions in Jupiter's atmosphere.
- The spacecraft's findings include a wonky magnetic field and a mysterious, mingling core.
- Juno's observations of Jupiter's moons, especially Io, revealed unprecedented volcanic activity.
- The mission's success has provided insights into planetary formation and radiation protection for future missions.
- Juno is expected to end by crashing into Jupiter, but its legacy will endure in planetary science.