How Long Would It Take Us To Go To The Jupiter Moons?
333Jupiter is orbited by approximately one hundred moons, but the most intriguing ones are known as the Galilean satellites. They were named after Galileo, who first observed Jupiter's satellites through a telescope in 1609. Astronomers around the world have been captivated by these moons ever since, seeking to uncover their composition and physical attributes. Numerous exciting discoveries have been made, including the presence of oceans, ice, volcanoes, and geysers on their surfaces. These findings have propelled the Galilean satellites to fame, and the recent detection of CO2 on Europa, one of the moons, by the James Webb Space Telescope could have profound implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.
Now, have you ever wondered how long it would take for a spacecraft to reach Jupiter and explore its moons? The answer depends on various factors, which you will discover in this video.
How long does it take to get to Jupiter?
In the vast expanse of space, the journey to Jupiter is a feat that requires meticulous planning and innovative propulsion methods. Several missions have ventured forth, each employing distinct trajectories and propulsion technologies.
Some missions, like NASA's Juno, opt for a direct route. These spacecraft, equipped with powerful engines, follow a straightforward path towards Jupiter. This trajectory is swift, taking around 13 to 14 months for arrival. It's akin to a sprinter dashing towards the finish line, relying on sheer speed to reach its destination.
How long does it take to get to Jupiter?
In the vast expanse of space, the journey to Jupiter is a feat that requires meticulous planning and innovative propulsion methods. Several missions have ventured forth, each employing distinct trajectories and propulsion technologies.
Some missions, like NASA's Juno, opt for a direct route. These spacecraft, equipped with powerful engines, follow a straightforward path towards Jupiter. This trajectory is swift, taking around 13 to 14 months for arrival. It's akin to a sprinter dashing towards the finish line, relying on sheer speed to reach its destination.
Juice Trajectory: Second Part
In July 2031, when JUICE arrives in the Jovian system its speed will be 5.7 km/s. This speed is too high for the spacecraft to stay bounded to the system. Therefore, mission analysts plan to perform a first flyby of Ganymede at a distance of 400 km, to reduce the speed by 300 m/s.
Almost 7.5 hours later the spacecraft will use its main propulsion to reduce speed by a further 900 m/s, allowing it to enter an elliptical orbit with a period of 272 days around Jupiter.
End of mission and time estimation
Once the propellant has been consumed, JUICE will be deorbited and is expected to crash on the surface of Ganymede in September 2035.
As you can see, planning a mission to Jupiter and its moons is no walk in the park.
Based on JUICE’s grand tour plan, such a trip is estimated to take at least 10 years.
Of course, after JUICE, our understanding of the solar system will have changed forever
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00:00 Intro
1:20 How long to get to Jupiter?
4:20 Juice mission
5:05 Juice Trajectory: (First Part)
7:50 Juice trajectory ( 2nd part)
9:40 Ganymede and Callisto
10:40 End of mission and time estimation
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