Ariane 5 To Launch ESA Mission To Jupiter’s Icy Moons

Ariane 5

The Ariane5 rocket carrying JUICE is complete and ready for rollout.

Credit: ESA/M. Pedoussaut
LYON—An Ariane 5 heavy launcher is scheduled to lift off April 13 with a probe designed to determine whether Jupiter’s icy moons meet the conditions for sustaining life. An ambitious exploration mission for the European Space Agency (ESA), the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) uses a 6 metric ton...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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