JUICE Soars Past Venus: A Crucial Gravity Assist for Jupiter Mission Success!
Exciting news from the European Space Agency (ESA) as their JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) spacecraft has successfully completed a critical gravity assist maneuver by Venus!
The flyby occurred on August 31st at 07:28 CEST, a pivotal moment that refines JUICE's trajectory on its ambitious voyage towards Jupiter. This strategic use of Venus's gravitational pull will help the spacecraft gain speed and adjust its path, saving valuable fuel and ensuring its efficient arrival at the gas giant.
