NASA's Juno spacecraft will place planetary exploration in the hands of the public

In July 2016, Jupiter will welcome NASA's Juno spacecraft, which will boast the dual purpose of unlocking many of the secrets of the enigmatic gas giant, and serving as a tool to bridge the gap between space exploration and the masses. The latter will be achieved with JunoCam, an onboard imaging instrument that will call on the public to serve as a virtual imaging team.

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