JUICE, now en route to study Jupiter's moons, successfully executed a gravity-assist by flying close to the Moon, marking a significant milestone in its journey.
The European Space Agency emphasized that JUICE's upcoming gravity assists from the Moon and Earth are unprecedented and will aid in its mission to explore Jupiter.
As JUICE captures raw images of its lunar flyby, the mission is set to explore the potential of oceans beneath the icy surfaces of Jupiter's moons.
This week's flybys are historic as no other mission has performed a double gravity assist, positioning JUICE for its upcoming encounters.
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