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ESA adjusts trajectory for Juno mission
The European Space Agency successfully carried out a maneuver with its spacecraft "JUICE" around Earth to boost its trajectory toward Jupiter, using Earth's gravity to reduce fuel consumption. This maneuver adjusted the spacecraft's course by 20 degrees and increased its speed by 3.5 kilometers per second, enhancing the accuracy of its journey to Jupiter. The spacecraft passed at an altitude of approximately 8,640 kilometers above the Indian Ocean, and mission teams have been tracking it with high precision since August 17, with operations scheduled to continue until October 10. The purpose of this mission is to study Jupiter's icy moons, particularly Ganymede and Europa, with a planned arrival in July 2031 to examine their structure and potential habitats for life.
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