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Project Galileo:
Bringing Jupiter to Earth

Welcome to the Project Galileo Home Page! Check out our extensive collection of just-released images and data from Jupiter, read a brief introduction to the mission, and join the excitement as we take you through Galileo's exploration of our solar system's largest planet.

New Galileo Images


Io Degassing From Sub- and Anti-Jupiter Regions


Landslides On Callisto


Jovian Lightning and Moonlit Clouds


Night Side Jovian Aurora


Compositional Map of the Tyre Region of Europa


Announcements & Popular Links:

What's New on this Site (December 16, 1997)
Countdown To Europa 12
Today On Galileo
Galileo Science Briefing on December 16
Galileo WebChat on December 17
Galileo Lecture on December 18
The Galileo Europa Mission
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Latest Galileo News
This section features press releases, information on Galileo events, and science discoveries -- including the newest images from the spacecraft's camera. You can also check for recent updates to this site, take a look at our Top Ten pages, or request a random page from this site.

Countdown
This page is dedicated to Galileo's upcoming close flyby of one of Jupiter's moons. Find out what's happening during the current orbit and keep informed of the frequent news updates, the latest Galileo images and more.

Images and Animations
See the amazing images taken by Galileo of Jupiter and its satellites (the latest data returned!), plus asteroids, Earth & Moon, and Venus. And check out our cool computer-generated flyby animations! You can also find artists' renderings of the mission, images of the Galileo Probe entry site, and a few surprises too.

The Galileo Spacecraft
Look here for photos of the spacecraft, details about how it works and what it does, reports on its performance so far, details of its journey, and information about the science instruments and payload.

About the Mission
Here you can find out about Galileo's mission goals, engineering feats, navigation and trajectory, and achievements to date. This section also includes highlights of the mission as well as details about upcoming orbits.

Jupiter
What do we know so far about Jupiter, its moons, and their magnetic environment? Take a look at the fascinating Jovian system.

K-12 Educational Resources
Are you a teacher looking for something new for your classroom? A parent with children who are eager to learn about space? Check out the Galileo Education Resources page.

Online From Jupiter
Interested in exploring the solar system, or Jupiter? Curious about what it's like working "behind the scenes" on NASA's Galileo mission? Come peek over the shoulders of Galileo's scientists and engineers, and check out their answers to questions from K-12 students!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How fast was the probe going when it hit Jupiter's atmosphere? Why doesn't Galileo use solar panels? Answers to these and other questions can be found in Galileo's FAQ. And, if you don't find your question answered, submit your own question! Most recent addition: September 4, 1996. All additions have been consolidated into the FAQ on November 19, 1997.

Related Pages
Other home pages related to the Galileo mission, including the Galileo Probe Home Page.

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