ESA's JUICE Spacecraft to Execute Groundbreaking Lunar-Earth Flyby

The maneuver aims to use gravity assists from the Moon and Earth to propel JUICE towards Jupiter's moons in an eight-year mission.

• JUICE will perform a unique 'slingshot' maneuver around the Moon and Earth on August 19-20.
• The spacecraft's trajectory relies on gravity assists to conserve fuel on its 800-million-kilometer journey.
• ESA's mission operators are closely monitoring the maneuver to ensure precise course adjustments.
• JUICE's primary goal is to explore Jupiter's icy moons for potential signs of extraterrestrial life.
• The spacecraft is expected to reach Jupiter's system by July 2031.

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