The European mission to Jupiter lifts off

On April 14 the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer began its journey to Jupiter. An instrument developed in Bern is a key part of the mission.

After the postponement of its launch due to risk of lightning, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully began its eight-year journey to Jupiter on April 14. The probe will orbit the giant gas planet as well as Jupiter’s three icy moons for three years to search for, among other things, tr... More info