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What planet was recently explored by the Galileo spacecraft?
Jupiter ;)
Is there anything named after Galileo?
Yes, there are several things named after Galileo Galilei, including the Galilean moons of Jupiter (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto), the Galileo spacecraft mission to Jupiter, the Galileo space probe, and the Galileo thermometer. In addition, there are institutions, awards, and concepts in various fields that bear his name in honor of his contributions to science.
How fast was the Galileo spacecraft going when it reached Jupiter?
From what I have read it was going 50,000 mph.
Where there astronauts on Galileo?
No, Galileo was an unmanned spacecraft that was launched by NASA in 1989 to study the planet Jupiter and its moons. It did not carry any astronauts on board.
What kind of trajectory was used by Galileo spacecraft?
The Galileo spacecraft used a gravity-assist trajectory to reach Jupiter. This involved slingshot maneuvers around Venus and Earth to gain the necessary velocity to reach the outer solar system.
What is the spacecraft for Jupiter?
the galileo, however it was destroyed in 2003 and a new spacecraft will be sent out in 2011
What spacecraft was intentionally destroyed in 2003 so that ittt would not hit Europa?
Galileo
What spacecraft asteroid 951?
The spacecraft that found asteroid951 was the Galileo Spacecraft..I think..
What are facts about Galileo spacecraft?
the galileo spacecraft dropped a probe into jupiters atmospere, it was crushed by the dangerous gases once it decended about 130,000
Were and when did the Galileo spacecraft land?
The Galileo spacecraft was launched to Jupiter to study it and its moons, and reached it on December 7th 1995. It orbited Jupiter and took measurements of its moon via flybys till September 21, 2003. It did not land anywhere, it orbited Jupiter for the entire time, until it was decommissioned and flew into Jupiter, where it was destroyed.
First spacecraft orbit Jupiter?
Galileo
What is the name of the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter?
Galileo was the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter.
When did the Galileo spacecraft explore Jupiter?
From 1995 to 2003.
Was Galileo the first spacecraft to observe Jupiter?
yes
What planet was recently explored by the Galileo spacecraft?
Jupiter ;)
Was Galileo the only spacecraft that visited Jupiter?
No, Galileo has been the only probe to actually orbit Jupiter.
Why was the Galileo spacecraft's data was the most conclusive because?
the spacecraft was able to get very close to Europa's surface.
