NASA To Get Up-Close And Personal With Jupiter

Last year, NASA was able to do a flyby of Pluto, and now, it seems that they are legally required to go to Jupiter - a planet that absolutely has no chance of ever being livable.

However, looking for life forms is not the only reason we should look into the biggest planet in our solar system. Even if Jupiter itself is not really a bet for anything related to biology, its moon, Europa, could be a different matter altogether, as reported by Time Magazine. As it turned out, many are betting that it might be there where we can find anything living - but NASA has to take a look first.

That there would be life in Europa is a strong theory - the moon, even from its view here from earth, appears to be covered in a bright white shell of water ice, and a spacecraft has confirmed thtat the crust has been fractured regularly and then resurfaced, a sign that there could be an ocean of liquid water underneath.

NASA's spacecraft Juno is already well underway for a rendezvous with the giant planet. According to NH Voice, it will reach its destination by July 4, and as part of its mission, it will have to peep through the harsh clouds and gas on the planet.

Jupiter's harsh radiation will significantly affect the space probe, though, so a lot of care will be put into its voyage so that it can enter an orbit around the planet. This mission is especially significant, as it is a one-shot deal to learn more about the massive, mysterious planet.

NASA also released a movie-style trailer highlighting the intimidating features of Jupiter and the challenge it will pose for Juno. CNET noted that the trailer itself featured dramatic lines and intense music that could be reminiscent of sci-fi movies.

Check it out below: