Juno - Jupiter
Launched on August 5, 2011, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Juno was sent to study Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. Orbiting Jupiter in a highly elliptical polar orbit, Juno investigates the planet’s atmosphere, magnetic field, gravity, and internal structure. The mission has transformed our understanding of Jupiter’s composition and revealed striking details about its powerful storms and auroras.

Cassini–Huygens - Saturn
Cassini–Huygens launched on October 15, 1997, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and arrived at Saturn in 2004. The Cassini orbiter spent over 13 years studying Saturn, its rings, and its moons, while the Huygens probe made history by landing on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. The mission uncovered active geysers on Enceladus and complex organic chemistry on Titan, reshaping how scientists think about the potential for life beyond Earth.

Chandra X-ray Observatory - Black Holes
Launched on July 23, 1999, aboard Space Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Chandra X-ray Observatory studies the universe in high-energy X-rays. Chandra has been critical in observing black holes, supernova remnants, and colliding galaxies, allowing scientists to see extreme cosmic phenomena invisible to traditional telescopes. Its discoveries have deepened our understanding of how black holes grow and influence entire galaxies.

New Horizons - Pluto
New Horizons launched on January 19, 2006, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on a historic journey to the outer solar system. In July 2015, it became the first spacecraft to fly by Pluto, revealing a surprisingly complex and dynamic world with mountains, glaciers, and a thin atmosphere. The mission continues today, exploring distant Kuiper Belt objects and expanding humanity’s knowledge of the solar system’s frontier.