Galileo Jupiter Atmospheric Entry Probe
The Hughes-built Galileo atmospheric probe was managed by NASA Ames, released from the orbiter in July 1995, and became the first probe to directly sample an outer planet's atmosphere on December 7, 1995.
Identity
- Aliases
- Galileo ProbeJupiter Atmospheric Probe
- Family Name
- Galileo Atmospheric Probe
- Full Name
- Galileo Jupiter Atmospheric Entry Probe
- Reusability
- unknown
- Slug
- galileo-jupiter-atmospheric-entry-probe
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- The Hughes-built Galileo atmospheric probe was managed by NASA Ames, released from the orbiter in July 1995, and became the first probe to directly sample an outer planet's atmosphere on December 7, 1995.
- First Flight Year
- 1,989
- Last Flight Year
- 1,995
- Manufacturer Id
- jd7eyc4wg7b1z0x5er67fbd24h8aq88f
- Operator Id
- vn7eat3v314fcqy2anbd7p6a618aqddv
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- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 1:52:44 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 1:52:44 AM