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NASA's Juno Overcomes Radiation, Captures Stunning Io Images

7/22/2025

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NASA's Juno spacecraft has triumphed over radiation damage by successfully repairing its JunoCam imager through an innovative technique known as annealing. After facing challenges during its 47th orbit, the camera is back in action, capturing stunning, detailed images of Jupiter's moon Io during a thrilling close flyby on December 30, 2023.

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NASA's Juno spacecraft has triumphed over radiation damage by successfully repairing its JunoCam imager through an innovative technique known as annealing. After facing challenges during its 47th orbit, the camera is back in action, capturing stunning, detailed images of Jupiter's moon Io during a thrilling close flyby on December 30, 2023.