Juno Captures Thebe in Sharp Detail, Illuminating Jupiter’s Gossamer Ring
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a high‑resolution image of Jupiter’s inner moon Thebe during a May 1 flyby, about 3,100 miles away at roughly 1.9 miles per pixel, revealing Thebe’s role in shaping Jupiter’s faint gossamer ring and showcasing the SRU’s dual use for navigation and science in studying the Jovian environment.