JUICE Spacecraft Executes Historic Earth-Moon Flyby En Route to Jupiter

The JUICE spacecraft, bound for Jupiter, recently completed a groundbreaking Earth-Moon flyby, coming within 466 miles of the Moon and 4,250 miles of Earth. This 'double world first' maneuver will propel JUICE towards its destination.

Telescopes tracked its journey, capturing stunning images. The spacecraft will continue its mission, observing Jupiter's moons.

This daring approach, likened to 'three back-to-back espressos,' poses no threat despite automated alerts. JUICE's close proximity to Earth and Moon is a pivotal step in its journey to the gas giant.

Interested viewers could witness the event through livestreams, showcasing the spacecraft's trajectory and future plans to explore the mysteries of Jupiter's moons.