A New Mission Opportunity Could Bring JUICE Close to Jupiter’s Mysterious Moon

Scientists are taking a closer look at Kallichore, one of Jupiter’s smallest and least understood moons, ahead of potential exploration by ESA’s JUICE spacecraft.

By refining its orbit and physical characteristics, researchers reduced positioning errors by 80%, helping enable a possible future flyby. This tiny, dark world could offer rare clues about the early solar system.

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