Jupiter probe nears fiery end: BBC

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Nasa is set to destroy the Galileo spacecraft by sending it into Jupiter's atmosphere, marking the end of its long and successful mission. This decision is part of a planned conclusion to ensure that the spacecraft does not contaminate any potential extraterrestrial environments. The mission has provided invaluable data about Jupiter and its moons since its launch in 1989.

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Godspeed, Galileo. I hope to post a topic soon in memory of this highly successful mission.
 

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