NASA's spacecraft received unique images of the volcanic satellite Io
The spacecraft discovered that Io's constant volcanic eruptions are fueled by local magma sources, not the global ocean.
NASA's Juno spacecraft, which has been exploring Jupiter and its moons since 2016, made important flybys of the volcanically active satellite Io.
CNN writes about this.
These flybys, conducted in December 2023 and February 2024, were an important step in unraveling one of Io's most mysterious features — its volcanic activity. Jupiter's moon, similar in size to the Earth's moon, is covered with about 400 volcanoes that constantly spew lava, creating a unique and dynamic surface.
“Juno” flew at a record close distance – only 1,500 kilometers from the surface of Io, providing astronomers with unprecedented data. During these flybys, detailed images and information about the satellite's poles were obtained, which…
