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Jupiter Ganymede Orbiter [1]
Operator ESA [1]
Website ESA Webpage on Laplace/EJSM
Mission duration≥9 years (proposed)
Spacecraft properties
Launch mass957 kg (2,110 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date2020 (proposed) [1]
Rocket Ariane 5
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGanymede orbit
Semi-major axis200 km (120 mi)
Inclination86°
Ganymede orbiter
Orbital insertion2025/2026 (proposed)
 

Jupiter Ganymede Orbiter (JGO) was a part of the international Europa Jupiter System Mission (EJSM). It was a proposed orbiter by the ESA slated for lift-off in 2020. [1] Plans for the mission include detailed studies of Jupiter's moons Ganymede and Callisto as well as the Jovian magnetosphere.

It was superseded by Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Anil K. Maini, Varsha Agrawal - Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications (2010) - Page 584 (Google Books Link)
  2. ^ ESA - Selection of the L1 mission - April 17, 2012

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