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Galileo Space Probe and Orbiter

By elliot99
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    Galileo Space Probe and Orbiter

  • Galileo lanched by NASA.

    Galileo lanched by NASA.
    Galileo was being carried by Alantis when lanched in Oct. 18, 1989.

  • Galileo arrived at Jupiter

    Galileo arrived at Jupiter
    In 1995 Galileo arrived at Jupiter and the probe was dropped.

  • the probe was dropped off.

    the probe was dropped off.
    The Galileo Orbiter dropped off the probe into Jupiter's atmosphere.

  • Galileo made dangerous flybys of Europa and Io

    Galileo made dangerous flybys of Europa and Io
    The flybys were dangerous because Galileo got very close to Europa and Io and could have crashed.

  • cameras deactivated after radiation damage.

    cameras deactivated after radiation damage.
    The cameras deactivated, but NASA workers recovered the damaged tape recorder.

  • Galileo crashed to Jupiter.

    Galileo crashed to Jupiter.
    Galileo was so worn out that it stopped working while in Jupiter's pull and crashed.