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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.

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Aliases: Galileo ProbeJupiter Atmospheric Probe
Name: Galileo Jupiter Atmospheric Probe
Status: destroyed

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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.
First Flight Date: 1989-10-18
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Official Url: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/galileo-jupiter-atmospheric-probe/

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Creation Time: July 17, 2026 at 01:52:50 UTC
Updated Time: August 22, 2026 at 09:21:46 UTC
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Last Flight Date: 1995-12-07
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