Question

which explains in more detail the instruments carried by the Juno spacecraft.

Which scientific activities will Juno conduct on its trip to Jupiter? Check all that apply.

measuring the amount of water in Jupiter’s atmosphere
landing on the planet surface to collect rock samples
taking images of the planet using infrared cameras
taking chemical “fingerprints” of Jupiter’s gases
mapping Jupiter’s gravitational and magnetic field
transporting astronauts to the planet

Answer 1

The scientific activities that Juno will conduct on its trip to Jupiter include:

- Measuring the amount of water in Jupiter's atmosphere.
- Taking images of the planet using infrared cameras.
- Taking chemical "fingerprints" of Jupiter's gases.
- Mapping Jupiter's gravitational and magnetic field.

Juno will not perform activities such as landing on the planet surface to collect rock samples or transporting astronauts to the planet.