・Developing science instruments
・Mission Planning
・Observation Planning
Fly to the Jovian system
Earth → Earth → Venus → Earth →Mars→Earth →jupiter
Observations of Jupiter's atmosphere and magnetosphere
・Investigating Jupiter’s atmosphere and magnetic field
・Observing dynamics on Jovian atmosphere and magnetic field
・Observations of Jupiter’s atmosphere at high latitudes
・Observation on interaction between Jupiter and its satellites
Callisto Flyby
・Investigating Callisto’s geological activity
・Understanding building material of Jupiter
and the Solar system in early stage
Europa Flyby
・Investigating Europa’s surface materials and geological activity
・Observing plume eruption from the subsurface ocean
・Evaluating habitability
Ganymede Observation
・Mapping Ganymede’s surface material
・Investigations on Ganymede’s inner structure and subsurface ocean
・Present Geological Activity
・Formation of Ganymede and the Jovian system
credit:NASA| Date | JUICE Timeline |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Selected as ESA Cosmic Vision Program |
| 2012- | Designing spacecraft and scientific instruments |
| 2023 | Launch with Ariane 5 rocket |
| 2031 | Jupiter Orbit Insertion |
| Callisto flyby | |
| Europa Flybys | |
| 2034 | Ganymede Orbit Insertion |
| 2035 | Completion of the mission |
An example of trajectory of JUICE spacecraft to the Jovian system[as of plan]
credit:ESA
An example of trajectory of JUICE spacecraft to Ganymede orbit insertion[as of plan]
credit:ESA