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When was the first spacecraft to orbit Jupiter?
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Quick Answer
Galileo entered orbit around Jupiter in 1995, becoming the first spacecraft to do so.
The Full Story
NASA’s Galileo spacecraft became the first orbiter around Jupiter in December 1995. It had launched in 1989 and spent years traveling through the Solar System before arriving. Galileo studied Jupiter’s atmosphere, moons, and magnetic environment for years. It transformed knowledge of the Jupiter system, especially the icy moons Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
Key Facts
1.Orbit achieved in 1995
2.Launched in 1989
3.First Jupiter orbiter
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