Galileo spacecraft
Jupiter’s Moon Callisto
With 67 confirmed satellites, Jupiter has the largest system of moons in the Solar System. The greatest of these are…
9 years ago
Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede
In 1610, Galileo Galilei looked up at the night sky through a telescope of his own design. Spotting Jupiter, he…
9 years ago
The Planet Jupiter
Jupiter is the 5th planet in the Solar System, and the largest by far, easily visible in the night sky…
9 years ago
What are the Galilean Moons?
It's no accident that Jupiter shares its name with the king of the gods. In addition to being the largest…
9 years ago
NASA’s “Remastered” View of Europa is the Best Yet
Europa, Jupiter's sixth-closest moon, has long been a source of fascination and wonder for astronomers. Not only is it unique…
10 years ago
What are Temperatures Like on Jupiter?
Jupiter, which takes its name from the father of the gods in ancient Roman mythology, is the largest planet in…
16 years ago