The aim of the mission is to make detailed observations of the gas giant Jupiter
The spacecraft was launched today Friday sending JUICE of the European Space Agency (ESA) to Jupiter and its moons.
The launch took place at 3.15 pm. Greek time with the Ariane 5 spacecraft, while 28 minutes later, JUICE separated from the spacecraft to continue its journey.
#DestinationJupiter: awesome launch pics just in from @EuropeSpacePort, courtesy ESA/M. Pédoussaut and ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique Vidéo du CSG/JM Guillon #GoESA #GoJuice #ExploreFarther pic.twitter.com/8ocrZOz5IR
— ESA (@esa) April 14, 2023
The aim of the mission is to make detailed observations of the gas giant Jupiter, where expected to reach eight years, and its three frozen moons (Ganymedes, Callisto and Europa). around which it will make 35 passes.
Separation is now confirmed for our incredible passenger #ESAJuice!#VA260 #Ariane5 #DestinationJupiter@ESA_JUICE @esa @esascience @AirbusSpace @ArianeGroup @Ariane5 @CNES @EuropeSpacePort pic.twitter.com/5awV1YdGdK
— Arianespace (@Arianespace) April 14, 2023
The launch was originally scheduled for yesterday, but weather conditions at the space center in French Guiana, South America, necessitated a one-day postponement.
Another view of @ariane5 #VA260 liftoff and ascent. For real-time mission updates, follow @Arianespace and @ESA_JUICE 👍 pic.twitter.com/1YCuYhPr2h
— ESA (@esa) April 14, 2023
LIFTOFF of @ariane5 #VA260 with @ESA_JUICE on 14 April 2023: #DestinationJupiter! pic.twitter.com/cV6YDjJXZD
— ESA (@esa) April 14, 2023
#DestinationJupiter: Acquisition of Signal! #GoJuice! https://t.co/8yqlO4VJik pic.twitter.com/WwdKhiPpcr
— ESA (@esa) April 14, 2023
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