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Explore Jupiter's 92 moons including the infamous Galilean satellites and the largest moon in the solar system, Ganymede.
Jupiter will also be accompanied by two naked-eye star clusters: the Pleiades and Hyades.
Elara: One of Jupiter's moons, Elara is a unique and space-inspired name that has a modern ring to it. It’s a rare choice that stands out and connects to the celestial theme.
The hellish surface of a moon of Jupiter known as Io is riddled with hundreds of lava-spewing volcanoes that make the world one of chaos and violence. The brutal conditions also make Io intriguing ...
The moon will meet up with Jupiter tonight, making a close approach to the solar system's largest planet in the night sky.
A celestial leap is set to take place over two nights as the moon and Jupiter will appear to dance near to each other in the night sky.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That’s more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn ...
On the fiery Io, the innermost and third-largest of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, Juno's observations have provided more insights about its incessant volcanic activity.
The Europa Clipper launched Monday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket propelling it on a six-year journey to reach its namesake icy ocean world.
Europa Clipper will make a six-year journey to Jupiter to study Europa, an icy-surfaced moon that scientists believe has “ingredients for life.” ...
The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from mountains and even from the ground itself.
A massive NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa. The craft, named Europa Clipper, will determine if conditions there could support life.