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ESA's Juice spacecraft executed a successful gravity assist near Earth on September 28, 2026, increasing its speed by 3.5 km/s and altering its trajectory by 20 degrees. This maneuver, which required minimal fuel, is a critical step in its journey to study Jupiter's icy moons, with a final Earth pass scheduled for 2029 and Jupiter arrival in 2031.
ESA's Juice spacecraft used Earth's gravity to boost its speed by 3.5 km/s and alter its course by 20 degrees on September 28, 2026. This maneuver, which required minimal fuel, is a critical step in its journey to study Jupiter's icy moons. The flyby also allowed scientists to test instruments and capture images of Earth.
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully completed its third gravity-assist flyby of Earth on September 28, 2026. The maneuver increased the spacecraft’s velocity by 3.5 kilometers per second and deflected its trajectory by 20 degrees, using minimal fuel. This boost is critical for JUICE’s journey to Jupiter, where it will study the icy moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa for signs of life. The spacecraft will make a final Earth pass in 2029 before arriving at Jupiter in 2031.
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) executed its third Earth flyby on September 28, 2026, gaining speed without fuel. This maneuver adjusts its trajectory for a final Earth pass in 2029 and arrival at Jupiter in 2031. The probe will study Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa for signs of life.
A study of over 25,000 youths followed for 25 years finds frequent childhood consumption of fruit juice, soda and other sugary beverages is tied to a higher risk of developing high blood pressure in adulthood; two or more 12-ounce servings daily raised risk by about 52% compared with fewer than three servings per week. Orange juice showed the strongest association, though misreporting with orange-flavored drinks is possible. Replacing sugary drinks with whole fruit lowers risk by roughly 19–22%, while milk or water substitutes cut risk by about 13%.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is actively ejecting water vapor as it passes near the Sun, with an outflow of about two tons per second (roughly 70 Olympic swimming pools of water vapor per day), observed by ESA’s JUICE spacecraft using the MAJIS and JANUS instruments. Infrared detections of water vapor and carbon dioxide around perihelion show an extended coma, tail, and jets, offering a glimpse into materials formed around another star billions of years ago. The observations were unplanned and conducted in 2025, with data reaching Earth in 2026, highlighting JUICE’s capability to study interstellar visitors on its journey to Jupiter.
ESA’s JUICE mission photographed interstellar comet 3I/Atlas in more than 120 JANUS images on November 6, 2025, a week after its closest approach to the Sun. The shots show a bright coma and a long tail, and scientists are analyzing the data (with results expected in late March). 3I/Atlas, discovered June 2025 by ATLAS, is only the third known interstellar visitor, and as it drifts away from the Sun, JUICE continues its deep-space observations on its way to Jupiter (arrival in 2031).
Space.com guides readers to spot four legendary spacecraft—James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Europa Clipper, JUICE, and Voyager 1—in January’s night sky, with finder charts and timing tips (including JWST’s path from Orion toward Jupiter and the planet’s January opposition). The piece also suggests using timeanddate or stargazing apps (Starry Night, Stellarium) for precise rise/set times and locations, and adds bonus targets around Orion’s Belt and the Orion Nebula.
ESA's JUICE mission captured images of the active interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it approached the outer Solar System, revealing its bright coma and two tails, with full data expected in February 2026 to provide insights into the comet's composition and origins.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be studied from deep space by the European Space Agency's JUICE spacecraft in November, providing unique insights into its activity despite the distance, with data expected to be analyzed by 2026.
Europe's JUICE spacecraft, en route to Jupiter, experienced a communication glitch but successfully reestablished contact before its crucial Venus flyby on August 31, which is part of its trajectory to study Jupiter's moons. The mission aims to arrive at Jupiter in July 2031 and includes multiple gravity assists, with the Venus flyby helping to increase its velocity. Despite the communication issue caused by a software glitch, the spacecraft is in good health and on schedule for its upcoming maneuvers.
Contrary to popular belief, several drinks often considered 'bad' can actually fit into a weight loss plan, including dairy milk, soy milk, 100% pomegranate juice, naturally sweetened coffee, and low-calorie sodas, when consumed mindfully. The key is to monitor calorie and sugar content, and choose nutrient-rich options that promote satiety and hydration, making it possible to enjoy a variety of beverages while working towards weight loss goals.
ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will perform a historic lunar-Earth flyby on August 19-20, 2024, using the Moon and Earth's gravity to adjust its trajectory towards Jupiter. This complex maneuver, the first of its kind, will slow Juice down and set it on a path for a Venus flyby in 2025. The mission requires precise navigation and offers a unique opportunity to test and calibrate Juice's scientific instruments.
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft performed a 43-minute burn to position itself for an upcoming Earth-moon flyby, which will be the first-ever double gravity assist of the two celestial bodies. This maneuver used up 10% of the spacecraft's fuel, and it is part of a series of gravity assists that will slingshot JUICE towards Jupiter to study the planet and its icy moons. The burn was challenging as some aspects couldn't be tested in advance, but if successful, JUICE may not need to use its main engine again until it enters orbit around Jupiter in 2031.
The European Space Agency's Juice mission to Jupiter is taking a long time due to various factors, including the amount of fuel used, the power of the rocket, the mass of the spacecraft, and the geometry of the planets. To reach Jupiter, the spacecraft must take a scenic route and make use of gravity-assist maneuvers to pick up extra speed. Once at Jupiter, Juice will conduct flybys of its moons and become the first spacecraft to orbit a moon other than Earth's. The mission aims to study Jupiter's moons and gather insights into the formation of planets and moons in the universe.