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  • Jupiter Probes: A History of Space Exploration
    Yes, there have been multiple probes sent to Jupiter.

    Here are some of the most notable:

    * Pioneer 10 and 11 (1973 and 1974): These were the first spacecraft to fly by Jupiter, providing the first close-up images of the planet and its moons.

    * Voyager 1 and 2 (1979): These probes provided even more detailed images and information about Jupiter, including its Great Red Spot, rings, and moons.

    * Ulysses (1992): While its primary mission was to study the Sun, Ulysses flew by Jupiter in 1992 and 2004 to gain gravity assists for its trajectory.

    * Galileo (1995-2003): This probe orbited Jupiter for eight years, providing a wealth of information about the planet's atmosphere, magnetic field, and moons.

    * Juno (2016-present): This probe is currently orbiting Jupiter and studying its gravitational field, atmosphere, and magnetic field.

    These probes have provided us with a tremendous amount of information about Jupiter, and there are ongoing efforts to send more probes to this giant planet in the future.

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