Wednesday 22 February 2017

Juno Mission till 2018

Juno Jupiter Orbital around gas giant since July 4,2016 will remain to active till July 2018. It is in its current 53 day orbit around Jupiter. This will allow Juno to accomplish its goals, avoiding the risk of engine firing previously.. It already reduced the orbital period of 14 days of this Spacecraft. Juno is healthy and its instruments are operational. Juno completed its orbit around Jupiter for four times. Recently orbited in February 2,2017. The next close flyby to Jupiter on March 27, 2017. June's mission will be extended in the next review cycle..  Credit: Nasa

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