Fastest-Ever Spacecraft to Arrive at Jupiter Tonight
Monday, July 4, 2016 - 08:01
in Astronomy & Space
As Juno nears Jupiter tonight, the giant planet's powerful gravity will accelerate the spacecraft to an estimated top speed of about 165,000 mph (265,000 km/h) relative to Earth, mission team members said.
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