NASA Spacecraft Slingshots By Earth On Way to Jupiter, Snaps Photos
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 15:30
in Astronomy & Space
NASA’s Juno spacecraft came within 347 miles (558 kilometers) of Earth during its closest approach, which occurred at 3:21 p.m. EDT (1921 GMT) today over South Africa. The maneuver boosts Juno’s speed for the long trip to Jupiter.