Galileo Jupiter Atmospheric Probe
The 339-kilogram Galileo probe separated from the orbiter in July 1995 and entered Jupiter's atmosphere on December 7, returning 58 minutes of direct atmospheric measurements before extreme heat and pressure destroyed it.
Identity
- Aliases
- Galileo ProbeJupiter Atmospheric Probe
- Name
- Galileo Jupiter Atmospheric Probe
- Slug
- galileo-jupiter-atmospheric-probe
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- The 339-kilogram Galileo probe separated from the orbiter in July 1995 and entered Jupiter's atmosphere on December 7, returning 58 minutes of direct atmospheric measurements before extreme heat and pressure destroyed it.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd7eyc4wg7b1z0x5er67fbd24h8aq88f
- Operator Id
- vn7eat3v314fcqy2anbd7p6a618aqddv
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7gbkrxw6qg40nq33f38en6r98aqzev
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Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 1:52:50 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 1:52:50 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1989-10-18
- Last Flight Date
- 1995-12-07