Mission
Juno Flies Up Close to Jupiter's Moon Io
When:
Flybys on Dec. 30, 2023, and Feb. 3, 2024Where:
Online (see event details)Target Audience:
General PublicOverview:
Now that NASA's Juno mission has completed its primary science goals at Jupiter, mission planners are tweaking the spacecraft's orbit to send it past some of Jupiter's most fascinating moons. Io – notable for the more than 150 active volcanoes that splotch its surface like a bubbling cheese pizza – is next on the docket with two planned flybys this school year.
Keep an eye on the Juno mission website for updates and images from the first flyby on Dec. 30, 2023 that you can use to engage students before the second flyby on Feb. 3, 2024.
Explore ways to get students engaged in STEM while following along with the mission at the links below.
Educational Resources:
Educator Resources
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CollectionJuno Lessons for Educators
Explore classroom activities to bring the excitement of STEM and NASA's Juno mission to students.
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Teachable MomentsCruising to Jupiter: A Powerful Math Lesson
Find out how NASA’s Juno mission at Jupiter earned the title of most distant solar-powered spacecraft and how it relates to exponents.
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Edu NewsSpend the School Year With NASA - January
Make educational connections to NASA and JPL happenings all year long with this calendar of upcoming events and links to educational resources you can use to explore STEM with us.
Student Activities
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