Event Brief
NASA cancels Juno Jupiter plunge to protect Europa ocean
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Juno’s orbit shifted due to Jupiter’s moons’ gravity, so NASA canceled a planned Europa-impact plunge.
WHO: NASA
WHAT: NASA canceled the planned plunge of the Juno spacecraft into Jupiter after its orbit no longer threatened Europa.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM ET
WHERE: Jupiter
WHY: Juno’s orbit was bent by the gravity of Jupiter’s moons until it no longer came near Europa.
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