ESA’s JUICE Gains Speed in Earth Flyby, Advancing Jupiter Mission
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or JUICE, has used Earth’s gravity to alter its trajectory by about 20 degrees and add roughly 3.5 km/s in speed, a critical maneuver on its long journey to the outer solar system. The flyby underscores how planetary gravity assists remain essential for deep-space exploration, reducing fuel demands while extending mission reach.
