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Io and Europa are two of the 63 (known) moons of Jupiter.
In Greek mythology, Io was a priestess of Hera and Europa was the queen of Crete; both were lovers of Zeus, whose Roman name was Jupiter.
The continent of Europe is also named for Europa; the term has been in use since at least the 1st century CE (AD). The asteroid 85 Io is also named for Io.
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Europa dah ...................... I think he did both yep he did both
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They don't, but they can reflect sunlight.
Did Neil Armstrong walk on Io and europa?
no he has not dingleberry
What is the distance between IO and Europa?
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