Juno Mission

NASA's Juno mission is exploring Jupiter from orbit, beaming back amazing photos, atmospheric data and other observations about the largest planet in our solar system. The Juno probe launched Aug. 5, 2011 and arrived in orbit around Jupiter on July 4, 2016. It is the farthest space probe ever to be powered by solar arrays. The $1.1 billion mission is expected to run through July 2021, but the science of Jupiter it returns will last a lifetime. Learn more about Juno's Jupiter discoveries here.

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The south pole of Jupiter is seen from an altitude of 32,000 miles (52,000 kilometers) in this enhanced color mosaic of images from NASA's JunoCam. Cyclones up to 600 miles wide (1,000 km) are visible.

Mysteries at Jupiter: NASA's Juno Probe Reveals Cyclones, Auroras & Surprises

By Mike Wall published

Jupiter's Little Red Spot takes center stage in this enhanced color photo from NASA's Juno spacecraft in orbit around the planet. The image was taken Feb. 2, 2017 (and released May 18) and was processed by citizen scientist Bjorn Jonsson using data from J

Juno Spacecraft Has Close Encounter with Jupiter's Cloud Tops in 6th Flyby

By Tariq Malik published

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Jupiter's Swirling South Pole Revealed in Citizen Scientist's Image

By Calla Cofield published

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Huge Astronomy Expo Lands in New York Area This Weekend

By Elizabeth Howell published

Scientists and stargazers are gearing up for what's billed as one of the biggest astronomy expos in the world.

A swirling, multicolored planet comes into focus

Hubble Telescope, Skywatchers Prep for Spectacular Views of Jupiter Tonight

By Jesse Emspak published

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Juno Spacecraft Skims Jupiter's Cloud Tops in Its 5th Flyby

By Hanneke Weitering published

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What Should NASA's Jupiter Probe Photograph? Cast Your Vote!

By Calla Cofield published

From March 15 through March 20, citizen scientists can help decide which regions of Jupiter's cloud tops the JunoCam spacecraft may image during its next flyby of the giant planet.

Jupiter Starry Night

New Jupiter Images: Do You See Cotton Candy or Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'?

By Calla Cofield published

Juno Sees Jupiter's South Pole

Juno Jupiter Probe Won't Move into Shorter Orbit After All

By Mike Wall published

NASA's Juno spacecraft won't move into a closer orbit around Jupiter as originally planned, agency officials announced today (Feb. 17).

Jupiter's south pole citizen science

Jupiter's South Pole Swirls with Cyclones in Stunning NASA Photo

By Christine Lunsford published

In Juno's trips around Jupiter, it snapped this image of the planet's south pole and a citizen scientist processed it into this artistic beauty.

Juno and Jupiter's Little Red Spot

Jupiter's Little Red Spot Eyed by NASA Spacecraft (Photo)

By Christine Lunsford published

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this detailed image of Jupiter's northern latitudes including the large storm known as Little Red Spot.

Jovian Antarctica

Jupiter's 'Antarctica' Swirls in New Flyby Photo

By Sarah Lewin published

NASA's Juno spacecraft caught this mesmerizing image of cyclones on Jupiter's south pole during a close flyby Thursday, Feb. 2 — one specific "point of interest" the public voted for.

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Jupiter Probe Images Made Into Stunning Art (Gallery)

By Calla Cofield published

JunoCam View of Jupiter in False Color

NASA Jupiter Probe Makes 4th Flyby of Giant Planet

By Mike Wall published

Crescent Jupiter: New Juno View

Crescent Jupiter Is Covered in Storms in Gorgeous New Photo

By Hanneke Weitering published

A citizen scientist created the new photo using a raw image captured by NASA's Jupiter-orbiting Juno spacecraft.

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Jupiter Shines in Scientific and Artistic Images by Citizen Scientists (Gallery)

By Calla Cofield published

Citizen scientists are playing with images of Jupiter taken by NASA's Juno probe. The results are both scientific and artistic. Check out this gallery of images.

SpaceX Rocket Aces Drone-Ship Landing

The 10 Biggest Spaceflight Stories of 2016

By Mike Wall published

From the rocket landings of SpaceX and Blue Origin, to the launch of Mars and asteroid missions, to a NASA probe's arrival at Juno, here are the most important spaceflight stories of the year.

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Juno Safe Mode Triggered by Instrument Glitch

By Jeff Foust published

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Juno Successfully Buzzes Jupiter's Clouds for the Third Time

By Ian O'Neill published

NASA's mission to the solar system's largest planet completed its latest close approach without a hitch.

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NASA Investigating Possible Link Between Juno and Intelsat Thruster Problems

By Jeff Foust published