Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune: why our next visit to the giant planets will be so important (and just as difficult)

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"The giant planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune - are some of the most
awe-inspiring in our Solar System, and have great importance for space research
and our comprehension of the greater universe.

Yet they remain the least explored – especially the “ice giants” Uranus and
Neptune – due to their distance from Earth, and the extreme conditions
spacecraft must survive to enter their atmospheres. As such, they’re also the
least understood planets in the Solar System.

Our ongoing research looks at how to overcome the harsh entry conditions
experienced during giant planet missions. As we look forward to potential
future missions, here’s what we might expect."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics