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<p>‘Extreme but not exotic,’ – a glimpse at <a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/ESA_observations_of_interstellar_comet_3I_ATLAS">Comet 3I/ATLAS</a> through the eyes of the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (<a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Juice">Juice</a>).</p>
‘Extreme but not exotic,’ – a glimpse at Comet 3I/ATLAS through the eyes of the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice).
Cometary science studies the composition, structure, and behavior of comets, which are icy bodies that originate from the outer regions of the solar system. Understanding comets helps scientists learn about the early solar system and the formation of planetary bodies.
Space exploration missions involve sending spacecraft to study celestial bodies, gather data, and expand our understanding of the universe. These missions can range from robotic probes to crewed missions, such as NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually explore Mars.