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  • Spacecraft Missions to Jupiter: A Historical Timeline
    Here are the names of spacecraft that have visited Jupiter, in chronological order of their flyby or orbital insertion:

    Flybys:

    * Pioneer 10 (1973): First spacecraft to fly past Jupiter.

    * Pioneer 11 (1974): Second spacecraft to fly past Jupiter, also first to fly through the Great Red Spot.

    * Voyager 1 (1979): Took detailed images of Jupiter's atmosphere, its moons, and its ring system.

    * Voyager 2 (1979): Took more detailed images of Jupiter's atmosphere and moons, including the first close-up views of Io's volcanic activity.

    * Ulysses (1992): Studied Jupiter's magnetic field and its interaction with the solar wind.

    * Cassini (2000): Studied Jupiter's magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar wind.

    * New Horizons (2007): Used Jupiter's gravity to slingshot towards Pluto.

    * Juno (2016 - 2021): Currently orbiting Jupiter, studying its magnetic field, atmosphere, and interior.

    Orbiters:

    * Galileo (1995-2003): The first spacecraft to orbit Jupiter, provided extensive information about the planet, its moons, and its magnetic field.

    Future Missions:

    * Europa Clipper (planned launch 2024): Will orbit Jupiter and make numerous close flybys of Europa, focusing on its potential for habitability.

    It's worth noting that some missions, like Juno and Europa Clipper, while primarily focused on specific moons or aspects of Jupiter, also contribute to our overall understanding of the planet itself.

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