NASA's Juno to slingshot around Earth en route to Jupiter
- 6 years ago
NASA's Juno spacecraft, launched in August 2011, will pass by Earth on October 9th to gain a speed boost for its journey to Jupiter.
The spacecraft will pass by 560 km above Earth's surface. The flyby is designed to bump Juno's speed from 125,500 kph relative to the sun to 140,000 kph. ― Reuters
The spacecraft will pass by 560 km above Earth's surface. The flyby is designed to bump Juno's speed from 125,500 kph relative to the sun to 140,000 kph. ― Reuters