Jupiter’s icy moons – Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto – are at the center of planetary science curiosity, particularly in the search for habitability in the solar system. In this context, ESA’s Jupiter Icy moons Explorer (Juice) is on its way to the Jovian system after its successful Earth–Moon gravity assist in August 2024 and will be joined by NASA’s Europa Clipper following its launch in October 2024.
This session invites contributions from the science community related to these two missions’ objectives. This includes, but is not limited to, better understanding of Jupiter icy moons’ surface properties, internal structures and dynamics of their subsurface oceans, as well as implications for habitability. The session will also cover the moons’ complex interactions with the space environment and their dynamic evolution within the Jovian system. Finally, abstracts related to observations and future science opportunities during cruise are also welcome.
As we reflect on this unique opportunity of having two spacecrafts in the Jovian system at the same time, the session will highlight the scientific opportunities offered by each mission as well as by the dual-spacecraft configuration, emphasizing the synergistic potential of Europa Clipper and Juice.