Juno Mission Uncovers Io's Subsurface Heat and Smooth Terrain

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Published: 2026-07-22
Category: science
Source: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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NASA's Juno spacecraft has delivered unprecedented insights into Jupiter's moon Io, providing the first measurements of its subsurface temperatures. Data from recent flybys indicate significant shallow heating beneath Io's surface. Additionally, the mission revealed that much of the volcanic moon's terrain is surprisingly smooth and composed of low-density material, advancing our understanding of active planetary bodies.

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