Earlier this week, NASA launched a spacecraft towards one of Jupiter's moons called Europa. Scientists think there could be life there, but what kind? Radiolab's Lulu Miller hosts a science podcast ...

On Dec. 28, 2000, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft discovered auroras on Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon. Galileo launched in 1989 ...

Jupiter’s moons have long fascinated scientists with their potential to harbor life, challenging our understanding of life-friendly environments. Recent missions and studies suggest that these icy ...

A spacecraft that will study one of Jupiter’s moons is set to launch Monday on a journey of more than six years to discover if the moon has the ability to support life. The solar-powered spacecraft ...

The hellish surface of a moon of Jupiter known as Io is riddled with hundreds of lava-spewing volcanoes that make the world one of chaos and violence. The brutal conditions also make Io intriguing to ...

The Jovian moons Io and Europa will throw their shadows over Jupiter's cloud surface in the early hours of Nov. 5. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A close conjunction of the waning crescent Moon (approximately 26% illuminated) and Jupiter occurred around 7 A.M. EDT, observable in the eastern sky before sunrise, with the Moon positioned between ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, was 2 to 2.5 times bigger in its earlier life, according to new research. Jupiter, the largest planet orbiting the sun, used to be much bigger and ...

How many moons does Jupiter have? Scientists have discovered dozens of them, but the answer may be more complicated than it seems. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...