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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Juno Approaches Jupiter's North Pole

Jupiter's Wild North Pole, Southern Auroras Photographed for 1st Time

By Mike Wall published

NASA's Juno spacecraft has beamed home the first-ever photos of Jupiter's north pole, and scientists can hardly believe their eyes.

Juno's Dual Views of Jupiter

Juno Probe to Get 1st Up-Close Look at Jupiter Saturday

By Mike Wall published

Juno in Orbit Around Jupiter (Illustration)

NASA's Juno Probe Halfway Through 1st Orbit of Jupiter

By Mike Wall published

At 3:41 p.m. EDT today (July 31), NASA's Juno probe will reach the farthest point in its 53-day orbit around Jupiter — a spot about 5 million miles away from the solar system's largest planet.

jupiter great red spot

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is Also Red Hot, Study Shows

By Samantha Mathewson published

Dazzling Lights Crown Jupiter

Dazzling Lights Crown Jupiter | Space Wallpaper

By Space.com Staff published

Just like Earth, Jupiter's magnetic field channels charged solar particles to the poles which creates brilliant light shows called aurorae.

Juno's First View from Jupiter Orbit

Juno Spacecraft Captures 1st Photo from Jupiter Orbit

By Mike Wall published

Artist's Illustration of Juno at Jupiter

Wakey Wakey! Juno Spacecraft Turns on Science Gear at Jupiter

By Mike Wall published

Juno powered up five of its nine science instruments Wednesday (July 6), two days after entering Jupiter orbit, and plans to turn on the other four before the end of the month, NASA officials said.

Juno Spots Jupiter, 3 Big Moons

Jupiter Probe Captures First-Ever View of Moons Moving (Video)

By Mike Wall published

Google Doodle of Juno at Jupiter

Google Doodle Celebrates Juno's Jupiter Arrival

By Mike Wall published

Just minutes after Juno entered orbit around Jupiter late Monday night (July 4), Google's search page began showcasing a "doodle" celebrating the accomplishment.

Juno Team Celebrates Jupiter Arrival, July 4, 2016

NASA, Juno Team Exult in Successful Jupiter Arrival

By Mike Wall published

Juno Zooms Above Jupiter's North Pole

By Jove! NASA Probe Arrives at Jupiter After 5-Year Trek

By Mike Wall published

Juno's Last Pre-Orbit View of Jupiter, June 29, 2016

One Last View of Jupiter: Juno Snaps Photo Ahead of Tonight's Orbit Insertion

By Calla Cofield published

This illustration shows how the Juno probe (white line) will pass through the extremely intense radiation belt that surrounds Jupiter.

Juno Probe's Jupiter Arrival Tonight Fraught With Peril

By Mike Wall published

The stakes and the risks are high for the Juno spacecraft's long-awaited arrival at Jupiter tonight (July 4).

Juno at Jupiter: Artist's Illustration

Juno Spacecraft's July 4 Jupiter Arrival: Complete Mission Coverage

By Space.com Staff published

NASA's Juno spacecraft launched on Aug. 5, 2011 and is slipped into orbit around Jupiter on July 4. Get complete coverage of Juno’s arrival.

Three Lego minifigures are set to arrive at Jupiter aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft on July 4, 2016, launching a design challenge for children back on Earth.

Lego Minifigures on NASA's Juno Jupiter Probe Inspire Design Challenge

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Juno at Jupiter, Pointing Toward Home

Fastest-Ever Spacecraft to Arrive at Jupiter Tonight

By Mike Wall published

Juno Orbiting Jupiter: Artist's Illustration

Juno Spacecraft's July 4 Jupiter Arrival: What to Expect

By Mike Wall published

Juno Above Jupiter's North Pole

Juno Probe Will Run Hellish Radiation Gauntlet at Jupiter Monday

By Mike Wall published

If all goes according to plan Monday night (July 4), NASA's Juno probe will slip into orbit around Jupiter and get its first taste of the solar system's most intense radiation environment.

Songs Inspired by Juno Mission: NASA, Apple Team Up

Songs to Orbit Jupiter By: NASA, Apple Link Musicians to Juno Mission

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Artistꞌs rendering of NASA’s Juno spacecraft arriving in orbit

Juno's Jupiter Arrival Continues String of July 4 Spaceflight Milestones

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The Juno spacecraft's scheduled July 4 arrival in Jupiter orbit is just the latest in a series of spaceflight milestones to occur on the United States' birthday.