The surface of Io, one of Jupiter's many moons, is an especially hostile environment – even for space. Scientists recently observed its atmosphere completely collapse for the very first time.
The moon Io is the third largest natural satellite of Jupiter. Its thin atmosphere consists mainly of sulphur dioxide, and its characteristic yellow, orange, and red colours are a result of being ...
On Dec. 28, 2024, during its 68th close flyby of Jupiter, the school bus-sized probe captured stunning images of Jupiter’s dynamic atmosphere and the fiery surface of its moon, Io. The data ...