Jupiter is a gas giant with no solid surface and more mass than all other planets combined. Its powerful magnetic field — 20,000× stronger than Earth's — traps energetic particles in intense radiation belts.
| Mission | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer 10 & 11 | 1973–74 | First spacecraft to fly past Jupiter |
| Voyager 1 & 2 | 1979 | Detailed images; discovered ring system |
| Galileo | 1989–2003 | First Jupiter orbiter; released atmospheric probe |
| Juno | 2016–present | Studying Jupiter's interior and auroras |
Images courtesy of NASA Image & Video Library. All images are public domain.
Images courtesy of NASA Image & Video Library. All images are public domain.