What Happens When Galileo Crashes into Jupiter?

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The forum discussion centers on the computer-generated animations depicting the impact of the Galileo spacecraft into Jupiter on September 21, 2003. These animations, created by Ron Baalke, showcase a 19-hour countdown to the impact and are available in both MPEG and Quicktime formats. The discussion also humorously suggests adding a soundtrack of "Bohemian Rhapsody" to enhance the viewing experience.

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These are computer-generated animations showing the Galileo spacecraft impact into Jupiter on September 21, 2003. Each of the animations cover a time period of 19 hours prior to impact. MPEG and Quicktime animations are provided. Animations created by Ron Baalke.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/countdown/impact.html
 
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It needs a soundtrack of "Bohemian Rhapsody", That would be "Magnificooooooooooooooooooo..."!
 

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